Cost of living in Chad compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨1,341) | ₨367 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨516) | ₨293 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨574) | ₨142 | + 305% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨204) | ₨52 | + 289% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨185) | ₨73 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨36 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨1,073) | ₨227 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨309) | ₨139 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨206) | ₨31 | + 570% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨132 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨2,265) | ₨772 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨268) | ₨86 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨52) | ₨36 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 323% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 323% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨180,336) | ₨33,314 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨107,312) | ₨19,892 | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨13,414) | ₨4,541 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨115,857) | ₨19,031 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨56,107) | ₨12,492 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨6,707) | ₨3,341 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨3,925) | ₨676 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨35,969) | ₨29,555 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨33,535) | ₨10,444 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨567) | ₨411 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,048) | ₨2,314 | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,579 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨16,097) | ₨3,601 | + 347% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨16,097) | ₨2,719 | + 492% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (₨4,024,190) | ₨918,724 | + 338% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨72) | ₨80 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,156 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨100 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,341) | ₨624 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨469) | ₨254 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨356) | ₨140 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨335) | ₨68 | + 390% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨671) | ₨239 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨2,683) | ₨1,195 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨5,366) | ₨1,629 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨805) | ₨568 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨472) | ₨193 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨338) | ₨190 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨8,048) | ₨1,591 | + 406% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨271 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,320 prices entered by 2,119 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chad is 151% more expensive than in India
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