Cost of living in Chad compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Chad is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Chad | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,405) | Taka 535 | + 163% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (Taka 541) | Taka 449 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (Taka 601) | Taka 240 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 102 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (Taka 194) | Taka 133 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 80 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Taka 1,124) | Taka 347 | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (Taka 324) | Taka 207 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 26 | + 723% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 571 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (Taka 2,373) | Taka 1,347 | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Taka 281) | Taka 112 | + 151% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (Taka 54) | Taka 53 | + 2% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Chad is 234% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Chad | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (Taka 188,917) | Taka 43,087 | + 338% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Taka 112,418) | Taka 21,416 | + 425% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 14,052) | Taka 4,489 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (Taka 121,370) | Taka 37,342 | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (Taka 58,777) | Taka 20,129 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,026) | Taka 3,105 | + 126% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (Taka 4,112) | Taka 947 | + 334% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (Taka 37,681) | Taka 36,542 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (Taka 35,131) | Taka 16,205 | + 117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (Taka 594) | Taka 369 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Chad | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 8,431) | Taka 2,612 | + 223% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,117 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Taka 16,863) | Taka 9,947 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Taka 16,863) | Taka 6,827 | + 147% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Chad | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (Taka 4,215,668) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (Taka 76) | Taka 91 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Chad | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 296 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 1,395 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,405) | Taka 1,191 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 498 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 208 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Taka 492) | Taka 690 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (Taka 373) | Taka 173 | + 116% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Taka 351) | Taka 229 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 703) | Taka 304 | + 131% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Chad | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,810) | Taka 1,410 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,621) | Taka 3,617 | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Taka 843) | Taka 1,328 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (Taka 495) | Taka 393 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (Taka 354) | Taka 594 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Taka 8,431) | Taka 1,057 | + 698% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 264 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chad is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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