Cost of living in Chad compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in Chad is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,565) | Taka 228 | + 586% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 356 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (Taka 669) | Taka 188 | + 255% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (Taka 238) | Taka 76 | + 213% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (Taka 216) | Taka 106 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 157) | Taka 57 | + 177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Taka 1,252) | Taka 511 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (Taka 361) | Taka 159 | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (Taka 241) | Taka 30 | + 703% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Taka 157) | Taka 448 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (Taka 2,643) | Taka 1,508 | + 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Taka 313) | Taka 103 | + 205% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (Taka 60) | Taka 42 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in Chad is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (Taka 210,407) | Taka 64,159 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Taka 125,206) | Taka 35,369 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Taka 15,651) | Taka 4,449 | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (Taka 135,176) | Taka 39,073 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (Taka 65,463) | Taka 22,885 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,825) | Taka 4,140 | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (Taka 4,580) | Taka 1,111 | + 312% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (Taka 41,967) | Taka 37,922 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (Taka 39,127) | Taka 15,038 | + 160% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (Taka 662) | Taka 360 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
Clothes | + 94% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 9,390) | Taka 1,987 | + 373% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Taka 18,781) | Taka 6,592 | + 185% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Taka 18,781) | Taka 4,486 | + 319% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (Taka 4,695,221) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (Taka 85) | Taka 94 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,108 | - | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 157) | Taka 129 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,565) | Taka 1,039 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 230 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Taka 548) | Taka 411 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (Taka 415) | Taka 82 | + 407% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Taka 391) | Taka 100 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 783) | Taka 240 | + 226% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Taka 3,130) | Taka 1,281 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 2,103 | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Taka 939) | Taka 1,179 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (Taka 551) | Taka 284 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (Taka 394) | Taka 632 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Taka 9,390) | Taka 1,420 | + 561% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 157) | Taka 266 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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