Cost of living in Chad compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 287 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 157 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 73 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 47 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 92 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 49 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 35 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 259 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 34 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 85% 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$ 38,308) | Mex$ 20,602 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 22,796) | Mex$ 10,400 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,849) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (Mex$ 24,611) | Mex$ 12,979 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (Mex$ 11,918) | Mex$ 7,076 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,425) | Mex$ 803 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 418 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (Mex$ 7,641) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,124) | Mex$ 2,628 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 117 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,710) | Mex$ 975 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 697 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,419) | Mex$ 1,719 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,419) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 24% 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$ 854,835) | Mex$ 388,303 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 644 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 89 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 217 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 640 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 97 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 71 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 34 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 33 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 230 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Chad | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 360 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 155 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 822 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 767 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 171 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 80 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 46 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,693 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,710) | Mex$ 889 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 82 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,414 prices entered by 923 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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