Cost of living in Chad compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (¥2,275) | ¥1,025 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (¥875) | ¥723 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (¥973) | ¥519 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (¥345) | ¥197 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (¥313) | ¥316 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥227) | ¥629 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (¥1,820) | ¥962 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (¥525) | ¥902 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (¥350) | ¥574 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥227) | ¥285 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (¥3,841) | ¥1,208 | + 218% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (¥455) | ¥184 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (¥87) | ¥206 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (¥305,847) | ¥326,267 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (¥181,999) | ¥171,772 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥22,750) | ¥28,488 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (¥196,492) | ¥157,603 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (¥95,156) | ¥82,713 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥11,375) | ¥24,082 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (¥6,658) | ¥4,699 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (¥61,003) | ¥47,482 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (¥56,875) | ¥32,093 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (¥962) | ¥1,313 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥13,650) | ¥6,136 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥27,300) | ¥8,989 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥27,300) | ¥13,588 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (¥6,824,963) | ¥2,700,660 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (¥123) | ¥165 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥227) | ¥2,497 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,275) | ¥5,380 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥938 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥796) | ¥702 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (¥604) | ¥218 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥569) | ¥216 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,137) | ¥3,927 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥4,550) | ¥4,141 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥9,100) | ¥5,993 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,365) | ¥984 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (¥801) | ¥472 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (¥573) | ¥575 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥13,650) | ¥9,280 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥227) | ¥592 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 18% more expensive than in Japan
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