Cost of living in Chad compared to United States
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $21 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc ($7) | $5.87 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc ($2.57) | $1.10 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc ($2.33) | $5.49 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $4.88 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $8 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc ($3.91) | $4.27 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc ($2.61) | $2.28 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $3.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc ($29) | $18 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $2.95 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc ($0.65) | $3.04 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 30% 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 ($2,278) | $3,071 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc ($1,355) | $2,362 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc ($169) | $232 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc ($1,463) | $2,203 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc ($709) | $1,612 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc ($85) | $167 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc ($50) | $61 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc ($454) | $248 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc ($424) | $156 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc ($102) | $57 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc ($203) | $107 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc ($203) | $141 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 22% 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 ($50,829) | $30,886 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc ($0.91) | $0.94 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $172 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.27 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc ($5.93) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc ($4.50) | $5.04 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $2.37 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $31 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Chad | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $61 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $30 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc ($68) | $106 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc ($5.96) | $5.94 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc ($4.27) | $8 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $456 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc ($102) | $72 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,244 prices entered by 1,873 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chad is 19% cheaper than in United States
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