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Cost of living in Chad compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 118% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,250 Franc (¥3,111) | ¥1,019 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ¥714 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥466 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (¥287) | ¥199 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥230) | ¥272 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (¥479) | ¥653 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥890 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,500 Franc (¥1,627) | ¥621 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,750 Franc (¥1,292) | ¥427 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Franc (¥670) | ¥261 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,000 Franc (¥2,680) | ¥1,550 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,750 Franc (¥718) | ¥210 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Franc (¥766) | ¥200 | + 284% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,409,630 Franc (¥269,888) | ¥238,838 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,625,000 Franc (¥311,123) | ¥120,252 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85,000 Franc (¥16,274) | ¥23,358 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,300,000 Franc (¥248,898) | ¥123,093 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 780,000 Franc (¥149,339) | ¥84,293 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,955 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,050 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥61,346 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥15,579 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥745 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,601 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥11,488) | ¥6,784 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,071 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥22,975) | ¥8,377 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥22,975) | ¥12,050 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 88% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (¥5,743,805) | ¥2,782,080 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (¥479) | ¥146 | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,003 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥191) | ¥1,232 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,175 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,915) | ¥4,451 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥672 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥735 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥670) | ¥471 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (¥766) | ¥143 | + 435% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥479) | ¥221 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥957) | ¥2,643 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥3,829) | ¥4,236 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,338 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥7,658) | ¥8,199 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,149) | ¥943 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (¥766) | ¥487 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Franc (¥574) | ¥532 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥53,054 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132,593 Franc (¥25,386) | ¥9,945 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥191) | ¥472 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,759 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Chad is 66% more expensive than in Japan
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