Cost of living in Chad compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,728 Franc (151元) | 42元 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,091 Franc (84元) | 34元 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 15元 | + 360% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,691 Franc (20元) | 13元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (95元) | 53元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,046 Franc (24元) | 14元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 5.82元 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 5.36元 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (200元) | 103元 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,750 Franc (44元) | 8元 | + 483% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 932 Franc (11元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (15,941元) | 8,839元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (9,486元) | 4,621元 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,186元) | 386元 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (10,241元) | 5,293元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (4,960元) | 3,034元 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (593元) | 280元 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (347元) | 87元 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (3,179元) | 2,283元 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (2,964元) | 525元 | + 465% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (50元) | 38元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (711元) | 447元 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 235元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (1,423元) | 608元 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,423元) | 568元 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (355,717元) | 129,883元 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 542 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 32元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 357元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 33元 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (31元) | 8元 | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 11元 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 74元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (237元) | 179元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 96元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (474元) | 359元 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 67元 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (42元) | 32元 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (30元) | 28元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (711元) | 312元 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 20元 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,532 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 76% more expensive than in China
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