Cost of living in Chad compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chad | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 36 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 35 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.49 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 26 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.78 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.92 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (R$ 135) | R$ 44 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (R$ 3.08) | R$ 4.96 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chad | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (R$ 10,783) | R$ 3,740 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (R$ 6,417) | R$ 2,474 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (R$ 802) | R$ 622 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (R$ 6,928) | R$ 2,712 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (R$ 3,355) | R$ 1,673 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 613 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (R$ 235) | R$ 91 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (R$ 2,151) | R$ 1,939 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,005) | R$ 659 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chad | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 481) | R$ 258 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 252 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (R$ 962) | R$ 405 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (R$ 962) | R$ 314 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chad | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (R$ 240,624) | R$ 117,955 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (R$ 4.33) | R$ 5.48 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Chad | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 259 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 19 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 5.33 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 55 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Chad | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (R$ 160) | R$ 111 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 64 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (R$ 321) | R$ 199 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (R$ 481) | R$ 132 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,905 prices entered by 1,741 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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