Cost of living in Chad compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 228% | |||
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Food in Chad is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨3,172) | ₨519 | + 511% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨1,220) | ₨742 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨1,357) | ₨215 | + 531% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨481) | ₨119 | + 303% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨437) | ₨168 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨317) | ₨102 | + 212% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨2,537) | ₨658 | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨732) | ₨194 | + 276% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨488) | ₨51 | + 849% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨317) | ₨220 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨5,355) | ₨2,141 | + 150% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨634) | ₨170 | + 274% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨122) | ₨77 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 308% | |||
Housing in Chad is 308% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨426,380) | ₨65,360 | + 552% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨253,724) | ₨44,450 | + 471% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨31,716) | ₨14,918 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨273,928) | ₨47,849 | + 472% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨132,657) | ₨35,800 | + 271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨15,858) | ₨10,123 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨9,281) | ₨2,270 | + 309% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨85,045) | ₨53,975 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨79,289) | ₨18,356 | + 332% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨1,341) | ₨851 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨19,029) | ₨4,868 | + 291% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,670 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨38,059) | ₨17,357 | + 119% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨38,059) | ₨8,106 | + 370% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (₨9,514,654) | ₨5,697,890 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨171) | ₨146 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨317) | ₨237 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨3,172) | ₨1,768 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨575 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,110) | ₨371 | + 199% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨842) | ₨352 | + 139% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨793) | ₨116 | + 582% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨681 | + 133% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨6,343) | ₨2,016 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,908 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨12,686) | ₨4,907 | + 159% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨1,903) | ₨1,025 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨1,116) | ₨469 | + 138% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨799) | ₨513 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨19,029) | ₨4,729 | + 302% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨317) | ₨237 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | + 134% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Chad is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan
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