Cost of living in Chad compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨2,834) | ₨409 | + 593% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨1,090) | ₨664 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨1,212) | ₨270 | + 348% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨430) | ₨114 | + 276% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨390) | ₨152 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨283) | ₨86 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨2,267) | ₨705 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨654) | ₨149 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨436) | ₨54 | + 705% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨283) | ₨259 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨4,785) | ₨1,613 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨567) | ₨129 | + 338% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨109) | ₨82 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 302% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 302% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨380,954) | ₨59,133 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨226,693) | ₨34,803 | + 551% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨28,337) | ₨10,816 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨244,744) | ₨44,394 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨118,524) | ₨29,973 | + 295% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨14,168) | ₨9,791 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨8,292) | ₨2,396 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨75,984) | ₨45,377 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨70,841) | ₨17,434 | + 306% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨1,198) | ₨644 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨580 | - | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨17,002) | ₨2,793 | + 509% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,939 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨34,004) | ₨8,915 | + 281% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨34,004) | ₨5,901 | + 476% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (₨8,500,978) | ₨2,677,660 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨153) | ₨106 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,966 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨283) | ₨250 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨2,834) | ₨1,865 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨577 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨992) | ₨526 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨752) | ₨185 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨708) | ₨156 | + 354% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨1,417) | ₨515 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨5,667) | ₨2,013 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,512 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨11,335) | ₨3,842 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨1,700) | ₨1,548 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨997) | ₨492 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨714) | ₨444 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨17,002) | ₨3,814 | + 346% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨283) | ₨282 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,471 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chad is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan
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