Cost of living in Chad compared to Japan
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,728 Franc (¥2,303) | ¥1,001 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,091 Franc (¥1,283) | ¥722 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 Franc (¥1,086) | ¥446 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (¥275) | ¥214 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,691 Franc (¥306) | ¥289 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (¥1,448) | ¥1,246 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,046 Franc (¥370) | ¥640 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥381 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥260 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (¥3,056) | ¥1,652 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,750 Franc (¥679) | ¥221 | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 932 Franc (¥169) | ¥277 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (¥243,280) | ¥212,128 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (¥144,767) | ¥121,270 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (¥18,096) | ¥15,948 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (¥156,295) | ¥127,445 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (¥75,690) | ¥86,552 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (¥9,048) | ¥11,000 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (¥5,296) | ¥3,835 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (¥48,524) | ¥39,892 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (¥45,240) | ¥10,465 | + 332% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (¥765) | ¥749 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (¥10,858) | ¥6,528 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥21,715) | ¥7,685 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (¥21,715) | ¥13,013 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (¥5,428,773) | ¥2,936,380 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 542 Franc (¥98) | ¥142 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥1,406 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,810) | ¥8,740 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥633) | ¥525 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (¥480) | ¥206 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥452) | ¥238 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥905) | ¥2,654 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (¥3,619) | ¥3,275 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,323 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥7,238) | ¥5,924 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (¥1,086) | ¥806 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (¥637) | ¥520 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (¥456) | ¥510 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (¥10,858) | ¥8,220 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥181) | ¥491 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,146 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chad is 20% more expensive than in Japan
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