- Cost of Living
- Chad
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chad compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 215% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,250 Franc (194元) | 53元 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 34元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 8元 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 61元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,500 Franc (101元) | 13元 | + 660% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,750 Franc (81元) | 7元 | + 1123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 5.78元 | + 623% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,000 Franc (167元) | 111元 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,750 Franc (45元) | 8元 | + 473% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Franc (48元) | 12元 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,524,750 Franc (18,187元) | 9,733元 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,625,000 Franc (19,382元) | 4,487元 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85,000 Franc (1,014元) | 446元 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,300,000 Franc (15,506元) | 5,612元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 780,000 Franc (9,304元) | 3,578元 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 325元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 85元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,229元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 670元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (716元) | 545元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 270元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (1,431元) | 612元 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (1,431元) | 685元 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 111% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (357,830元) | 143,984元 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 7元 | + 307% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 153元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 27元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 456元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 37元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (48元) | 10元 | + 399% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 14元 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 60元 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (239元) | 155元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 87元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (477元) | 368元 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (72元) | 60元 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (48元) | 34元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 34元 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132,593 Franc (1,582元) | 300元 | + 426% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 20元 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,383 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01193
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Cost of living in Chad is 120% more expensive than in China
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