Cost of living in Chad compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (₨4,653) | ₨802 | + 480% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (₨1,790) | ₨1,160 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (₨1,991) | ₨585 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (₨706) | ₨227 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (₨641) | ₨309 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨158 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨3,723) | ₨977 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (₨1,073) | ₨266 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (₨716) | ₨103 | + 597% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨630 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (₨7,858) | ₨2,642 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (₨931) | ₨249 | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (₨179) | ₨146 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 321% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 321% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (₨625,604) | ₨93,306 | + 570% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨372,275) | ₨55,839 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (₨46,534) | ₨20,080 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (₨401,919) | ₨79,128 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (₨194,640) | ₨39,248 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (₨23,267) | ₨16,807 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (₨13,618) | ₨2,605 | + 423% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (₨124,781) | ₨61,383 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (₨116,336) | ₨29,384 | + 296% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (₨1,967) | ₨1,214 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (₨27,921) | ₨4,498 | + 521% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,724 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨55,841) | ₨12,486 | + 347% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (₨55,841) | ₨13,517 | + 313% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 58% 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 (₨13,960,313) | ₨2,800,000 | + 399% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (₨251) | ₨272 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,752 | - | |
| 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 (₨465) | ₨230 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,653) | ₨3,307 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,629) | ₨557 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (₨1,235) | ₨396 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨1,163) | ₨217 | + 435% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨4,653) | ₨495 | + 840% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Chad | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (₨9,307) | ₨3,859 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨18,614) | ₨8,435 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨2,792) | ₨2,877 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (₨1,638) | ₨566 | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (₨1,172) | ₨836 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (₨27,921) | ₨5,305 | + 426% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨465) | ₨637 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 914 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chad is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan
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