Cost of living in Chad compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Chad is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Rp 245,261) | Rp 44,863 | + 447% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (Rp 94,349) | Rp 54,330 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (Rp 104,911) | Rp 27,591 | + 280% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (Rp 37,231) | Rp 19,917 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (Rp 33,795) | Rp 25,297 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,526) | Rp 18,627 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Rp 196,209) | Rp 55,732 | + 252% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (Rp 56,577) | Rp 43,429 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (Rp 37,718) | Rp 21,967 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,526) | Rp 34,412 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (Rp 414,133) | Rp 337,317 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,052) | Rp 22,207 | + 121% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (Rp 9,430) | Rp 17,971 | - 48% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Chad is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (Rp 32,972,627) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Rp 19,620,870) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,452,609) | Rp 528,780 | + 364% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (Rp 21,183,280) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 192% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (Rp 10,258,576) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,226,304) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (Rp 717,736) | Rp 410,662 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (Rp 6,576,621) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (Rp 6,131,522) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 351% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (Rp 103,676) | Rp 56,742 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,471,565) | Rp 624,572 | + 136% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Rp 2,943,131) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 143% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Rp 2,943,131) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 127% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (Rp 735,782,636) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (Rp 13,245) | Rp 12,273 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,526) | Rp 36,367 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 245,261) | Rp 351,050 | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 21,655 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 85,841) | Rp 34,558 | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (Rp 65,080) | Rp 30,035 | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,315) | Rp 15,580 | + 294% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 122,630) | Rp 88,350 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Rp 490,522) | Rp 216,012 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Rp 981,044) | Rp 383,761 | + 156% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Rp 147,157) | Rp 162,937 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (Rp 86,310) | Rp 36,298 | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (Rp 61,784) | Rp 40,791 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,471,565) | Rp 496,553 | + 196% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,526) | Rp 35,528 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia
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