Cost of living in Chad compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 196% | |||
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Food in Chad is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨4,664) | ₨851 | + 448% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨1,794) | ₨952 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨1,995) | ₨348 | + 473% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨708) | ₨169 | + 318% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨643) | ₨282 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨250 | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨3,731) | ₨1,139 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨290 | + 270% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨717) | ₨122 | + 486% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨549 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨7,875) | ₨2,784 | + 183% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨933) | ₨289 | + 223% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨179) | ₨191 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 294% | |||
Housing in Chad is 294% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨626,996) | ₨115,670 | + 442% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨373,104) | ₨70,950 | + 426% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨46,638) | ₨25,995 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨402,814) | ₨59,502 | + 577% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨195,074) | ₨50,821 | + 284% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨23,319) | ₨20,152 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨13,648) | ₨2,097 | + 551% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨125,059) | ₨71,636 | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨116,595) | ₨23,262 | + 401% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨1,971) | ₨1,718 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
Clothes | + 100% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨27,983) | ₨3,426 | + 717% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨55,966) | ₨13,199 | + 324% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨55,966) | ₨8,569 | + 553% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 48% 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 (₨13,991,390) | ₨4,456,060 | + 214% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨252) | ₨270 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨1,015 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,664) | ₨3,667 | + 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨922 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,632) | ₨736 | + 122% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨1,238) | ₨249 | + 397% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨1,166) | ₨242 | + 382% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨2,332) | ₨860 | + 171% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨9,328) | ₨3,545 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨18,655) | ₨7,109 | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨2,798) | ₨880 | + 218% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨1,641) | ₨669 | + 145% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨1,175) | ₨1,106 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨27,983) | ₨3,764 | + 644% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨415 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 125% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan
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