Cost of living in Chad compared to India
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Food | + 157% | |||
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Food in Chad is 157% more expensive than in India | ||||
Chad | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨1,348) | ₨376 | + 258% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨518) | ₨331 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨576) | ₨167 | + 244% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨205) | ₨58 | + 255% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨186) | ₨90 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨38 | + 257% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨1,078) | ₨248 | + 335% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨311) | ₨153 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨207) | ₨31 | + 558% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨171 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨2,275) | ₨787 | + 189% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨91 | + 197% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨52) | ₨38 | + 38% | |
Housing | + 247% | |||
Housing in Chad is 247% more expensive than in India | ||||
Chad | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨181,167) | ₨37,202 | + 387% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨107,806) | ₨23,227 | + 364% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨13,476) | ₨5,797 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨116,391) | ₨25,043 | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨56,365) | ₨16,133 | + 249% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨6,738) | ₨6,512 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨3,944) | ₨652 | + 505% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨36,135) | ₨30,817 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨33,689) | ₨11,976 | + 181% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨570) | ₨538 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
Chad | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,085) | ₨2,477 | + 226% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,797 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨16,171) | ₨4,303 | + 276% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨16,171) | ₨3,087 | + 424% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 41% 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 (₨4,042,727) | ₨1,248,440 | + 224% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨73) | ₨104 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,115 | - | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
Chad | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨144 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨241 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,348) | ₨891 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨413 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨472) | ₨274 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨358) | ₨170 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨337) | ₨96 | + 252% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨674) | ₨309 | + 118% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Chad | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨2,695) | ₨1,438 | + 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨603 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨5,390) | ₨1,942 | + 178% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨809) | ₨733 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨474) | ₨229 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨339) | ₨183 | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨8,085) | ₨1,560 | + 418% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨267 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 107% more expensive than in India
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