Cost of living in Chad compared to Mexico
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Chad is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 316 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 179 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 71 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 29 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 50 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 90 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 47 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 35 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 263 | + 114% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 39 | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 27 | - 53% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Chad is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (Mex$ 44,849) | Mex$ 23,768 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 26,688) | Mex$ 12,972 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,336) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (Mex$ 28,813) | Mex$ 15,346 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (Mex$ 13,954) | Mex$ 7,814 | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,668) | Mex$ 754 | + 121% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (Mex$ 976) | Mex$ 424 | + 130% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (Mex$ 8,945) | Mex$ 5,926 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 8,340) | Mex$ 2,281 | + 266% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 153 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,002) | Mex$ 980 | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 782 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,003) | Mex$ 1,697 | + 136% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,003) | Mex$ 1,414 | + 183% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,000,803) | Mex$ 384,726 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 642 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 107 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 284 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 651 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 81 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 43 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 44 | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 291 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 381 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 911 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,334) | Mex$ 862 | + 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 180 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 100 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 58 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,177 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.42 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,002) | Mex$ 899 | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 82 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chad is 48% more expensive than in Mexico
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