Cost of living in Chad compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (¥2,018) | ¥981 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (¥776) | ¥700 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (¥863) | ¥414 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (¥306) | ¥205 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (¥278) | ¥251 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥202) | ¥655 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (¥1,614) | ¥964 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (¥465) | ¥741 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (¥310) | ¥391 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥202) | ¥300 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (¥3,407) | ¥1,420 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (¥404) | ¥178 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (¥78) | ¥217 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (¥271,233) | ¥299,320 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (¥161,401) | ¥164,446 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥20,175) | ¥21,056 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (¥174,254) | ¥150,152 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (¥84,387) | ¥78,123 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥10,088) | ¥11,902 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (¥5,904) | ¥4,118 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (¥54,099) | ¥70,060 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (¥50,438) | ¥12,705 | + 297% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (¥853) | ¥794 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥12,105) | ¥7,319 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥24,210) | ¥8,375 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥24,210) | ¥13,139 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (¥6,052,543) | ¥2,627,120 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (¥109) | ¥135 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,272 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥202) | ¥1,148 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,018) | ¥5,176 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥611 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥706) | ¥528 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (¥535) | ¥152 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥504) | ¥258 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,009) | ¥3,156 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥4,035) | ¥3,672 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,638 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥8,070) | ¥6,066 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,211) | ¥1,131 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (¥710) | ¥435 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (¥508) | ¥548 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥12,105) | ¥9,625 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥202) | ¥530 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 870 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chad is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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