Cost of living in Chad compared to Japan
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Chad is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (¥2,052) | ¥1,145 | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (¥789) | ¥719 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (¥878) | ¥437 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (¥312) | ¥211 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (¥283) | ¥282 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥815 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (¥1,642) | ¥951 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (¥473) | ¥984 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (¥316) | ¥421 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥268 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (¥3,465) | ¥1,770 | + 96% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (¥410) | ¥217 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (¥79) | ¥225 | - 65% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Chad is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (¥275,894) | ¥194,768 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (¥164,175) | ¥126,641 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥20,522) | ¥21,178 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (¥177,248) | ¥142,258 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (¥85,837) | ¥80,836 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥10,261) | ¥13,643 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (¥6,006) | ¥3,988 | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (¥55,029) | ¥59,521 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (¥51,305) | ¥17,809 | + 188% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (¥867) | ¥665 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥12,313) | ¥7,941 | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥24,626) | ¥7,471 | + 230% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥24,626) | ¥15,388 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 40% 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 (¥6,156,567) | ¥2,576,380 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (¥111) | ¥161 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥1,370 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,052) | ¥3,523 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥648 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥718) | ¥409 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (¥545) | ¥143 | + 281% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥513) | ¥184 | + 179% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,026) | ¥3,583 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Chad | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥4,104) | ¥4,280 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥8,209) | ¥6,242 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,231) | ¥1,034 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (¥722) | ¥533 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (¥517) | ¥526 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥12,313) | ¥11,178 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥554 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.20522
JPY
/
XAF
Cost of living in Chad is 22% more expensive than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 5% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 56% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Japan