- Cost of Living
- Chad
- United States
- N'Djamena
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in N'Djamena, Chad compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in N'Djamena (Chad) is 63% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,780 Franc ($23) | $12 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,914 Franc ($11) | $6 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,824 Franc ($5.15) | $4.43 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,671 Franc ($3.05) | $0.81 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,220 Franc ($2.22) | $2.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,470 Franc ($2.68) | $3.41 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $5.82 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,263 Franc ($10) | $2.99 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,987 Franc ($5.44) | $1.37 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,104 Franc ($3.84) | $2.58 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc ($20) | $14 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,424 Franc ($4.42) | $1.83 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 917 Franc ($1.67) | $1.76 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in N'Djamena (Chad) is 96% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,425,640 Franc ($2,598) | $1,248 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,252,550 Franc ($2,283) | $819 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162,515 Franc ($296) | $157 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 655,029 Franc ($1,194) | $885 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,511 Franc ($1,003) | $563 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 81,461 Franc ($148) | $99 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,112 Franc ($82) | $33 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 469,950 Franc ($857) | $347 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,500 Franc ($205) | $83 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,556 Franc ($39) | $8 | + 368% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in N'Djamena (Chad) is 36% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc ($137) | $38 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $36 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,540 Franc ($125) | $94 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in N'Djamena (Chad) is 169% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,627,200 Franc ($114,146) | $22,686 | + 403% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 528 Franc ($0.96) | $0.56 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $42 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in N'Djamena (Chad) is 9% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,747 Franc ($3.18) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,000 Franc ($22) | $65 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,522 Franc ($4.60) | $3.01 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,157 Franc ($5.75) | $4.51 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,266 Franc ($4.13) | $3.23 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,362 Franc ($2.48) | $1.74 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,092 Franc ($24) | $15 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in N'Djamena (Chad) is 9% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,315 Franc ($39) | $30 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $64 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,500 Franc ($12) | $7 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,590 Franc ($4.72) | $4.10 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($1.82) | $4.89 | - 63% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.11) | $0.56 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107,166 Franc ($195) | $45 | + 337% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $5.92 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 250 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in N'Djamena (Chad) is 73% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $6,750
(3,703,277 Franc)
in N'Djamena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio.
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