- 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 | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in N'Djamena (Chad) is 55% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,780 Franc ($23) | $13 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,914 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,824 Franc ($5.07) | $4.41 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,671 Franc ($3.00) | $0.85 | + 253% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc ($2.06) | $2.58 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,470 Franc ($2.64) | $3.45 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $5.74 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,263 Franc ($9) | $3.12 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,987 Franc ($5.36) | $1.64 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,104 Franc ($3.78) | $2.75 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc ($20) | $13 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,424 Franc ($4.35) | $1.83 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 917 Franc ($1.65) | $1.55 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in N'Djamena (Chad) is 108% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,425,640 Franc ($2,559) | $1,017 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,252,550 Franc ($2,249) | $769 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162,515 Franc ($292) | $158 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 655,029 Franc ($1,176) | $885 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,511 Franc ($988) | $563 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 81,461 Franc ($146) | $99 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,112 Franc ($81) | $32 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 469,950 Franc ($844) | $356 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,500 Franc ($202) | $85 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,556 Franc ($39) | $8 | + 361% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in N'Djamena (Chad) is 38% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc ($135) | $38 | + 255% | |
| 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) | - | $70 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,540 Franc ($123) | $95 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in N'Djamena (Chad) is 166% 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 ($112,431) | $22,205 | + 406% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 528 Franc ($0.95) | $0.61 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in N'Djamena (Chad) is 13% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,747 Franc ($3.14) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,000 Franc ($20) | $61 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,522 Franc ($4.53) | $3.06 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,157 Franc ($5.67) | $4.18 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,266 Franc ($4.07) | $3.23 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,362 Franc ($2.44) | $1.43 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in N'Djamena (Chad) is 0% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,315 Franc ($38) | $32 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $19 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,500 Franc ($12) | $7 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,590 Franc ($4.65) | $4.41 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($1.80) | $5.01 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 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 | 88,000 Franc ($158) | $46 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.80) | $6 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in N'Djamena (Chad) is 71% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,954
(2,759,515 Franc)
in N'Djamena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio.
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