Cost of living in Chad compared to United States
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $19 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc ($7) | $5.78 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc ($2.47) | $1.08 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc ($2.24) | $4.97 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.62) | $4.65 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc ($13) | $7 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc ($3.75) | $4.56 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc ($2.50) | $2.38 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($1.62) | $3.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc ($27) | $16 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc ($3.25) | $2.90 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc ($0.62) | $2.87 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc ($2,184) | $2,778 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc ($1,300) | $2,116 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($162) | $222 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc ($1,403) | $1,936 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc ($680) | $1,468 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($81) | $149 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc ($48) | $61 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc ($436) | $292 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc ($406) | $141 | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc ($97) | $56 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $48 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc ($195) | $95 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc ($195) | $125 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc ($48,741) | $27,555 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc ($0.88) | $1.02 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $80 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc ($1.62) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $154 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.89 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc ($5.69) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc ($4.31) | $4.94 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc ($4.06) | $2.19 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc ($32) | $57 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $94 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc ($5.72) | $5.47 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc ($4.09) | $7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $546 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc ($97) | $58 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.62) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,805 prices entered by 2,753 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 16% cheaper than in United States
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