Cost of Living in Chad - Updated Prices & Insights

47.48
Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $997 (excluding rent), and $1,066 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,667 (excluding rent), and $1,842 including rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.64 FCFA 4,891
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Cappuccino
$0.86 FCFA 486
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 FCFA 488
$0.86 FCFA 488
$0.86 FCFA 488
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.92 FCFA 522
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.3 FCFA 737
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 FCFA 980
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$3.75 FCFA 2,125
$1.77 FCFA 1,003
$5.32 FCFA 3,014
White Bread (500g)
$0.37 FCFA 208
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.62 FCFA 2,049
$3.62 FCFA 2,049
$3.62 FCFA 2,049
Eggs
$2.09 FCFA 1,182
$2.09 FCFA 1,182
$2.09 FCFA 1,182
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.63 FCFA 2,055
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.21 FCFA 4,080
$5.4 FCFA 3,057
$9 FCFA 5,097
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.79 FCFA 2,145
$3.61 FCFA 2,041
$3.96 FCFA 2,243
Apples (1kg)
$4.8 FCFA 2,715
$4.36 FCFA 2,468
$5.23 FCFA 2,961
Banana (1kg)
$2.19 FCFA 1,239
$1.74 FCFA 987
$2.63 FCFA 1,486
Oranges (1kg)
$2.71 FCFA 1,532
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Tomato (1kg)
$2.47 FCFA 1,400
$1.72 FCFA 974
$3.45 FCFA 1,954
Potato (1kg)
$1.7 FCFA 960
$1.45 FCFA 820
$1.81 FCFA 1,024
Onion (1kg)
$1.62 FCFA 915
$1.38 FCFA 782
$1.72 FCFA 976
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.52 FCFA 293
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.01 FCFA 1,138
$0.86 FCFA 486
$3.45 FCFA 1,951
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$0.99 FCFA 562
$0.87 FCFA 490
$1.13 FCFA 640
Wine (Bottle)
$8.08 FCFA 4,573
$7.18 FCFA 4,067
$8.98 FCFA 5,080
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.39 FCFA 787
$1.07 FCFA 605
$1.77 FCFA 1,004
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.73 FCFA 977
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🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.45 FCFA 255
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$89.2 FCFA 50.5K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.42 FCFA 239
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.39 FCFA 218
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.22 FCFA 2,957
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 FCFA 653
$0.94 FCFA 530
$1.36 FCFA 769
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$12K FCFA 6.8M
$10K FCFA 5.7M
$13.9K FCFA 7.8M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$11.2K FCFA 6.4M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.22 FCFA 14.8K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$437 FCFA 247.4K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.55 FCFA 15K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$35.47 FCFA 20.1K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$43.41 FCFA 24.6K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$86.7 FCFA 49.1K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,476 FCFA 835.2K
$1,212 FCFA 686.1K
$1,739 FCFA 984.4K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$89.5 FCFA 50.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$265 FCFA 149.8K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$176 FCFA 99.5K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$189 FCFA 107.2K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$193 FCFA 109.4K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$346 FCFA 195.9K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.5
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