- 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 | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in N'Djamena (Chad) is 58% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,780 Franc ($23) | $12 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,914 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,824 Franc ($5.03) | $4.77 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,671 Franc ($2.98) | $0.76 | + 291% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,220 Franc ($2.17) | $2.19 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,470 Franc ($2.62) | $3.35 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $5.58 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,263 Franc ($9) | $2.99 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,987 Franc ($5.32) | $1.37 | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,104 Franc ($3.75) | $2.47 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc ($20) | $14 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,424 Franc ($4.32) | $1.94 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 917 Franc ($1.63) | $1.74 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in N'Djamena (Chad) is 89% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,425,640 Franc ($2,539) | $1,352 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,252,550 Franc ($2,231) | $811 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162,515 Franc ($289) | $155 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 655,029 Franc ($1,167) | $857 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,511 Franc ($981) | $553 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 81,461 Franc ($145) | $99 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,112 Franc ($80) | $35 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 469,950 Franc ($837) | $360 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,500 Franc ($200) | $88 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,556 Franc ($38) | $9 | + 348% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in N'Djamena (Chad) is 37% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc ($134) | $41 | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $32 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $69 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,540 Franc ($122) | $89 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in N'Djamena (Chad) is 164% 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 ($111,555) | $23,333 | + 378% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 528 Franc ($0.94) | $0.56 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in N'Djamena (Chad) is 12% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,747 Franc ($3.11) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 12,000 Franc ($21) | $72 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,522 Franc ($4.49) | $2.96 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,157 Franc ($5.62) | $4.51 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,266 Franc ($4.04) | $3.04 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,362 Franc ($2.43) | $1.90 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,092 Franc ($23) | $15 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in N'Djamena (Chad) is 16% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,315 Franc ($38) | $29 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,500 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,590 Franc ($4.61) | $4.10 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($1.78) | $4.92 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $138 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.11) | $0.88 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107,166 Franc ($191) | $44 | + 335% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in N'Djamena (Chad) is 60% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $7,218
(4,051,976 Franc)
in N'Djamena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,500
in Akron, Ohio.
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