Cost of living in Chad compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨1,423) | ₨412 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨547) | ₨355 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨609) | ₨177 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨216) | ₨62 | + 246% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨196) | ₨101 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨43 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨1,138) | ₨269 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨328) | ₨198 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨219) | ₨40 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨179 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨2,402) | ₨977 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨285) | ₨94 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨55) | ₨44 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 233% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨191,278) | ₨44,844 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨113,823) | ₨30,360 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨14,228) | ₨5,103 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨122,886) | ₨30,927 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨59,511) | ₨19,243 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨7,114) | ₨6,210 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨4,164) | ₨771 | + 440% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨38,152) | ₨27,217 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨35,570) | ₨11,683 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨601) | ₨504 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,096 | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,537) | ₨2,570 | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨17,073) | ₨4,220 | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨17,073) | ₨3,047 | + 460% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 29% 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 (₨4,268,349) | ₨1,836,560 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨77) | ₨104 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,541 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨107 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨299 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,423) | ₨1,117 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨374 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨235 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨498) | ₨274 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨378) | ₨181 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨356) | ₨96 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨1,423) | ₨319 | + 346% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Chad | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨2,846) | ₨1,483 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨618 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,571 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨5,691) | ₨2,160 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨854) | ₨907 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨501) | ₨236 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨358) | ₨200 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨41,395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.89 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨8,537) | ₨1,826 | + 367% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨280 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,545 prices entered by 622 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.14228
INR
/
XAF
Cost of living in Chad is 103% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 293% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 32% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 170% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 154% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 199% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Angola is 22% more expensive than in India