Cost of living in Chad compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (107元) | 43元 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (41元) | 37元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (46元) | 17元 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (15元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (86元) | 48元 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (25元) | 13元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (16元) | 6元 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (181元) | 97元 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (21元) | 9元 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (4.12元) | 13元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (14,408元) | 13,898元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (8,573元) | 8,379元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,072元) | 462元 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (9,256元) | 6,525元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (4,483元) | 4,376元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (536元) | 516元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (314元) | 140元 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (2,874元) | 1,829元 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (2,679元) | 546元 | + 391% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (45元) | 50元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (643元) | 511元 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (1,286元) | 654元 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,286元) | 844元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (321,503元) | 148,501元 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (5.79元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 28元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (107元) | 386元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (38元) | 44元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (28元) | 21元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 16元 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (54元) | 82元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (214元) | 260元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (429元) | 319元 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (64元) | 90元 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (38元) | 31元 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (27元) | 19元 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (643元) | 410元 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 38元 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,151 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chad is 27% more expensive than in China
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