- Cost of Living
- Chad
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- N'Djamena
- Amsterdam
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Cost of living in N'Djamena, Chad compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in N'Djamena (Chad) is 48% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,780 Franc (€19) | €15 | + 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,914 Franc (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,824 Franc (€4.31) | €3.34 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,671 Franc (€2.55) | €1.08 | + 137% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,150 Franc (€1.75) | €1.89 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,470 Franc (€2.24) | €1.92 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €4.28 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,263 Franc (€8) | €1.91 | + 320% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,987 Franc (€4.56) | €3.00 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,104 Franc (€3.21) | €0.95 | + 238% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,000 Franc (€17) | €5.00 | + 236% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,424 Franc (€3.70) | €2.36 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 917 Franc (€1.40) | €1.38 | + 1% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in N'Djamena (Chad) is 35% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,425,640 Franc (€2,175) | €1,817 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,252,550 Franc (€1,911) | €1,264 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162,515 Franc (€248) | €162 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 655,029 Franc (€999) | €1,104 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,511 Franc (€840) | €766 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 81,461 Franc (€124) | €81 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,112 Franc (€69) | €24 | + 184% | |
40” flat screen TV | 469,950 Franc (€717) | €437 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,500 Franc (€172) | €129 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,556 Franc (€33) | €7 | + 376% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in N'Djamena (Chad) is 5% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75,000 Franc (€114) | €87 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,540 Franc (€105) | €135 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in N'Djamena (Chad) is 90% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 62,627,200 Franc (€95,540) | €25,000 | + 282% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 528 Franc (€0.81) | €1.76 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in N'Djamena (Chad) is 3% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,747 Franc (€2.66) | €3.33 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,000 Franc (€17) | €31 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.58 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,522 Franc (€3.85) | €3.74 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,157 Franc (€4.82) | €2.80 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,266 Franc (€3.46) | €1.37 | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,362 Franc (€2.08) | €1.63 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €27 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in N'Djamena (Chad) is 12% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,315 Franc (€33) | €49 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €60 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,500 Franc (€10) | €11 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,590 Franc (€3.95) | €2.70 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €4.00 | - 62% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (€0.09) | €0.19 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 88,000 Franc (€134) | €32 | + 325% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €6.00 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in N'Djamena (Chad) is 42% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €7,818
(5,125,017 Franc)
in N'Djamena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€5,500
in Amsterdam.
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