Cost of living in Chad compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Rp 292,195) | Rp 62,394 | + 368% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (Rp 112,404) | Rp 60,225 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (Rp 124,987) | Rp 32,593 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (Rp 44,356) | Rp 24,589 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (Rp 40,263) | Rp 31,337 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,219) | Rp 14,750 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Rp 233,756) | Rp 72,901 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (Rp 67,404) | Rp 45,403 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (Rp 44,936) | Rp 22,376 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,219) | Rp 32,966 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (Rp 493,382) | Rp 344,694 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Rp 58,439) | Rp 18,943 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (Rp 11,234) | Rp 15,178 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 113% 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 39,282,348) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Rp 23,375,567) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,921,946) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (Rp 25,236,963) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (Rp 12,221,681) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,460,973) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (Rp 855,084) | Rp 378,883 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (Rp 7,835,139) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (Rp 7,304,865) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 278% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (Rp 123,515) | Rp 91,402 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,753,167) | Rp 651,126 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Rp 3,506,335) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Rp 3,506,335) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 29% 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 876,583,748) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (Rp 15,779) | Rp 12,092 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,219) | Rp 22,456 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 292,195) | Rp 264,826 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 102,268) | Rp 33,023 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (Rp 77,534) | Rp 27,953 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Rp 73,049) | Rp 21,349 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 292,195) | Rp 84,361 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Chad | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Rp 584,389) | Rp 261,890 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,168,778) | Rp 397,663 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Rp 175,317) | Rp 149,637 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (Rp 102,826) | Rp 38,785 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (Rp 73,607) | Rp 50,891 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,753,167) | Rp 433,566 | + 304% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,219) | Rp 42,636 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
29.219
IDR
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XAF
Cost of living in Chad is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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