Cost of living in N'Djamena (Chad) is 17% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in N'Djamena (Chad) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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N'Djamena | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,027 Franc (€18) | €19 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,707 Franc (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,625 Franc (€4.00) | €5.86 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,436 Franc (€2.19) | €1.68 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,296 Franc (€1.98) | €4.82 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,267 Franc (€1.93) | €3.20 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,875 Franc (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,953 Franc (€6) | €2.23 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,850 Franc (€2.82) | €1.78 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,794 Franc (€2.74) | €1.58 | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,816 Franc (€21) | €7 | + 189% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,171 Franc (€3.31) | €3.07 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 972 Franc (€1.48) | €2.31 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in N'Djamena (Chad) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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N'Djamena | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,385,790 Franc (€2,114) | €2,920 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,110,320 Franc (€1,694) | €2,103 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 148,827 Franc (€227) | €287 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 799,729 Franc (€1,220) | €1,707 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 484,129 Franc (€739) | €1,322 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 67,347 Franc (€103) | €186 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,022 Franc (€60) | €42 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 379,738 Franc (€579) | €319 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 149,436 Franc (€228) | €186 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,661 Franc (€18) | €13 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €20 | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in N'Djamena (Chad) is 14% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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N'Djamena | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 67,683 Franc (€103) | €99 | + 4% | |
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) | 120,000 Franc (€183) | €94 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 89,516 Franc (€137) | €113 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in N'Djamena (Chad) is 77% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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N'Djamena | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,450,400 Franc (€98,322) | €24,196 | + 306% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536 Franc (€0.82) | €2.02 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98,900 Franc (€151) | €89 | + 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €27 | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in N'Djamena (Chad) is 15% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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N'Djamena | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,027 Franc (€8) | €4.74 | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €13 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,677 Franc (€16) | €38 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.59 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,313 Franc (€3.53) | €4.04 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,070 Franc (€4.68) | €4.18 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,487 Franc (€5.32) | €2.01 | + 165% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,918 Franc (€2.93) | €2.20 | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26,723 Franc (€41) | €32 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in N'Djamena (Chad) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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N'Djamena | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (€31) | €49 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €26 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (€61) | €75 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,176 Franc (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,857 Franc (€4.36) | €3.44 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,983 Franc (€3.03) | €5.45 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €613 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (€0.09) | €0.08 | + 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 82,865 Franc (€126) | €47 | + 170% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 174 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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