Cost of living in Chad compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (117元) | 46元 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (45元) | 40元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (50元) | 15元 | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (18元) | 17元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (16元) | 18元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 11元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (94元) | 62元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (27元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (18元) | 7元 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 6元 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (198元) | 118元 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 9元 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (4.50元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (15,749元) | 13,507元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (9,372元) | 7,710元 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,171元) | 488元 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (10,118元) | 7,095元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (4,900元) | 4,246元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (586元) | 271元 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (343元) | 113元 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (3,141元) | 1,322元 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (2,929元) | 592元 | + 394% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (50元) | 34元 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 49元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (703元) | 510元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 252元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (1,406元) | 624元 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,406元) | 839元 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 26% 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 (351,433元) | 159,743元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (6元) | 9元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 198元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is about the same as in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 41元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (117元) | 328元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (41元) | 36元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (31元) | 12元 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 86元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Chad | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (234元) | 249元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (469元) | 399元 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (70元) | 76元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (41元) | 30元 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (30元) | 15元 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,783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 (703元) | 427元 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 24元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,508 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 33% more expensive than in China
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