Cost of living in Chad compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨1,233) | ₨336 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨474) | ₨294 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨528) | ₨163 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨187) | ₨54 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨170) | ₨83 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨40 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨987) | ₨216 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨285) | ₨152 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨190) | ₨29 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨148 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨2,083) | ₨766 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨247) | ₨88 | + 182% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨47) | ₨35 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 293% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨165,813) | ₨30,707 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨98,670) | ₨20,031 | + 393% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨12,334) | ₨4,413 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨106,527) | ₨22,933 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨51,589) | ₨14,192 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨6,167) | ₨3,664 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨3,609) | ₨511 | + 607% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨33,073) | ₨29,219 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨30,834) | ₨12,383 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨521) | ₨416 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨7,400) | ₨2,328 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨14,800) | ₨3,571 | + 314% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨14,800) | ₨3,002 | + 393% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (₨3,700,119) | ₨980,422 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨67) | ₨107 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨140 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,233) | ₨1,443 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨432) | ₨248 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨327) | ₨152 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨308) | ₨72 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨617) | ₨373 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨2,467) | ₨1,405 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨592 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨4,933) | ₨2,140 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨740) | ₨607 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨434) | ₨229 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨311) | ₨173 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨7,400) | ₨1,540 | + 381% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨123) | ₨247 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,510 prices entered by 967 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chad is 128% more expensive than in India
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