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 (¥2,504) | ¥1,035 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (¥963) | ¥840 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (¥1,071) | ¥618 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (¥380) | ¥237 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (¥345) | ¥335 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥250) | ¥439 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (¥2,003) | ¥1,195 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (¥578) | ¥822 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (¥385) | ¥509 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥250) | ¥303 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (¥4,228) | ¥1,267 | + 234% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (¥501) | ¥276 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (¥96) | ¥293 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (¥336,657) | ¥365,082 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (¥200,333) | ¥201,500 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥25,042) | ¥19,132 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (¥216,286) | ¥145,654 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (¥104,742) | ¥102,459 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥12,521) | ¥8,349 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (¥7,328) | ¥4,448 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (¥67,149) | ¥74,559 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (¥62,604) | ¥25,414 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (¥1,059) | ¥1,338 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥15,025) | ¥9,315 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥30,050) | ¥9,892 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥30,050) | ¥12,189 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 33% 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 (¥7,512,488) | ¥3,060,780 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (¥135) | ¥169 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥250) | ¥2,133 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,504) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥930 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥876) | ¥622 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (¥664) | ¥224 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥626) | ¥188 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥2,504) | ¥4,604 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥5,008) | ¥4,908 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥10,017) | ¥8,269 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,502) | ¥1,244 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (¥881) | ¥547 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (¥631) | ¥674 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥15,025) | ¥9,530 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥250) | ¥613 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chad is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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