Cost of living in Chad compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 55元 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (46元) | 37元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (51元) | 16元 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (95元) | 56元 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (27元) | 13元 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (18元) | 7元 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 6元 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (201元) | 119元 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 9元 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (4.57元) | 10元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (15,984元) | 7,672元 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (9,511元) | 4,711元 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (1,189元) | 412元 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (10,269元) | 7,031元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (4,973元) | 4,064元 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (594元) | 279元 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (348元) | 88元 | + 296% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (3,188元) | 2,091元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (2,972元) | 619元 | + 381% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (50元) | 43元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (713元) | 415元 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 211元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (1,427元) | 590元 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,427元) | 663元 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (356,675元) | 159,594元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (6元) | 6元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 30元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 440元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 36元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (32元) | 10元 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 11元 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 80元 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (238元) | 206元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 98元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (476元) | 429元 | + 11% | |
| 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) | 35元 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (30元) | 32元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,535元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (713元) | 481元 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 23元 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,914 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 55% more expensive than in China
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