Moving to Chad from Wisconsin
What to Expect
Considering a move from Wisconsin to Chad? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Wisconsin to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Wisconsin.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Chad performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Wisconsin performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Wisconsin generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Wisconsin performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Madison | N'djamena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) | 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) | 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
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| Month | Madison | N'djamena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) | 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) |
| Feb | 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) | 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) |
| Mar | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) | 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) |
| Apr | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) | 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) |
| May | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) | 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) | 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) | 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) | 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Chad
Visa Required
Chad passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Chad?
From major Chad cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wisconsin and Chad are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Chad compared to Wisconsin?
Chad performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Chad compared to Wisconsin?
The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Chad?
The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Wisconsin, the official language is English.
