Moving to Chad from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Chad — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from United Kingdom to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United Kingdom and Chad stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
TD
26.4

United Kingdom performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
TD
0.8

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GB
13.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
TD
0.1t

United Kingdom generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
TD
4.3%

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
TD
$1,800

United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
TD
65.5

United Kingdom performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months London N'djamena
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month London N'djamena
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and Chad. To live, work, or study long-term in Chad, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chad's immigration authority.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Chad?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chad can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 60°F in London. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB TD
Population 67,791,400 17,963,211
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +235
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999