- Cost of Living
- Chad
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chad compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,250 Franc (¥3,183) | ¥1,054 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ¥698 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,500 Franc (¥294) | ¥205 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥235) | ¥285 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (¥490) | ¥777 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥910 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,500 Franc (¥1,665) | ¥697 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,750 Franc (¥1,322) | ¥414 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Franc (¥686) | ¥265 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14,000 Franc (¥2,742) | ¥1,538 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,750 Franc (¥735) | ¥203 | + 262% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Franc (¥784) | ¥198 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,524,750 Franc (¥298,683) | ¥231,808 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,625,000 Franc (¥318,321) | ¥125,591 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 85,000 Franc (¥16,651) | ¥21,159 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,300,000 Franc (¥254,657) | ¥113,754 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 780,000 Franc (¥152,794) | ¥74,885 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,134 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,932 | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥11,753) | ¥6,829 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥23,507) | ¥8,321 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥23,507) | ¥13,972 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 97% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (¥5,876,695) | ¥2,590,890 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (¥490) | ¥145 | + 238% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥196) | ¥1,278 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,959) | ¥3,622 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥686) | ¥455 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (¥784) | ¥137 | + 471% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥490) | ¥217 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥979) | ¥2,939 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥3,918) | ¥3,981 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥7,836) | ¥7,768 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,175) | ¥880 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (¥784) | ¥487 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 Franc (¥588) | ¥560 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132,593 Franc (¥25,974) | ¥10,296 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥196) | ¥468 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,841 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 73% more expensive than in Japan
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