Cost of living in Chad compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,728 Franc (₨1,507) | ₨391 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,091 Franc (₨839) | ₨280 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (₨710) | ₨141 | + 405% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨180) | ₨53 | + 242% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,691 Franc (₨200) | ₨72 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨118) | ₨37 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨947) | ₨215 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,046 Franc (₨242) | ₨141 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨118) | ₨28 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨118) | ₨127 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨1,999) | ₨825 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,750 Franc (₨444) | ₨84 | + 429% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 932 Franc (₨110) | ₨35 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨159,128) | ₨31,319 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨94,692) | ₨20,070 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨11,836) | ₨4,179 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨102,232) | ₨23,911 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨49,509) | ₨13,849 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨5,918) | ₨3,140 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨3,464) | ₨741 | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨31,739) | ₨30,622 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨29,591) | ₨10,743 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨500) | ₨375 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨7,102) | ₨2,357 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,587 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨14,204) | ₨3,785 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨14,204) | ₨2,802 | + 407% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (₨3,550,941) | ₨933,670 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 542 Franc (₨64) | ₨76 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,212 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨118) | ₨108 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,184) | ₨987 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨172 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨414) | ₨234 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨314) | ₨151 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨296) | ₨67 | + 340% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨592) | ₨243 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨2,367) | ₨1,193 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨468 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,731 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨4,735) | ₨1,919 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨710) | ₨686 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨417) | ₨220 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨298) | ₨226 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨7,102) | ₨1,977 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨118) | ₨245 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,529 prices entered by 2,282 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chad is 138% more expensive than in India
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