- Cost of Living
- Chad
- Ethiopia
- N'Djamena
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in N'Djamena, Chad compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
Food | + 170% | |||
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Food in N'Djamena (Chad) is 170% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,780 Franc (648 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 303% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,914 Franc (300 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,824 Franc (143 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,671 Franc (85 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 264% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (58 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,470 Franc (75 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (203 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,263 Franc (267 Birr) | 88 Birr | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,987 Franc (152 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 936% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,104 Franc (107 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 506% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (558 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 203% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,424 Franc (123 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 203% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 917 Franc (47 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 196% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in N'Djamena (Chad) is 69% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,425,640 Franc (72,304 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,252,550 Franc (63,525 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162,515 Franc (8,242 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 655,029 Franc (33,221 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,511 Franc (27,920 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | + 164% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 81,461 Franc (4,131 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | + 43% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,112 Franc (2,288 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 12% | |
40” flat screen TV | 469,950 Franc (23,834 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,500 Franc (5,706 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,556 Franc (1,093 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 1052% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 179 Birr | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in N'Djamena (Chad) is 48% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (3,804 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 442% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 1,170 Birr | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,247 Birr | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,540 Franc (3,476 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 144% | |||
Transportation in N'Djamena (Chad) is 144% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,627,200 Franc (3,176,260 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 321% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 528 Franc (27 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 645 Birr | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in N'Djamena (Chad) is 46% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,747 Franc (89 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 80 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,000 Franc (558 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,522 Franc (128 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,157 Franc (160 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,266 Franc (115 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 176% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,362 Franc (69 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (254 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 131% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in N'Djamena (Chad) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,315 Franc (1,081 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 245% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 169 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,292 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 978 Birr | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,500 Franc (330 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 176% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,590 Franc (131 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 312% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (51 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 67% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (3.04 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 88,000 Franc (4,463 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 203% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (51 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 48% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in N'Djamena (Chad) is 81% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 209,721 Birr
(4,135,126 Franc)
in N'Djamena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
116,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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