Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Chad Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Chad

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 4.6% more expensive than Chad without rent, and 160.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 70.9% more expensive than Chad without rent, and 192.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Chad
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$8.92 FCFA 5,043
123.88%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
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-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
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Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$0.87 FCFA 489
517.24%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.86 FCFA 488
205.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.90 FCFA 511
128.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$1.31 FCFA 740
350.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$1.73 FCFA 978
305.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Chad
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$3.78 FCFA 2,139
-71.16%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.34 FCFA 192
944.12%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$3.52 FCFA 1,989
34.38%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.13 FCFA 1,206
101.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$3.45 FCFA 1,950
277.10%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$7.13 FCFA 4,028
71.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$3.77 FCFA 2,131
333.95%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$4.76 FCFA 2,689
9.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$2.22 FCFA 1,257
-23.42%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.70 FCFA 1,527
70.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.54 FCFA 1,437
95.67%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.67 FCFA 941
78.44%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.68 FCFA 951
80.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.54 FCFA 306
318.52%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$2.05 FCFA 1,156
5.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$0.98 FCFA 555
903.06%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$7.90 FCFA 4,464
92.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.36 FCFA 770
40.44%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$1.79 FCFA 1,011
100.00%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Chad
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.42 FCFA 239
492.86%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$87.0 FCFA 49.2K
-24.02%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$0.43 FCFA 241
788.37%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.39 FCFA 219
356.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$5.15 FCFA 2,910
472.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.10 FCFA 624
-17.27%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$12.3K FCFA 6.9M
140.73%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$11.4K FCFA 6.5M
128.65%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Chad
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$26.15 FCFA 14.8K
117.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$434 FCFA 245.3K
-83.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Chad
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
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Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Chad
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
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-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Chad
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$26.51 FCFA 15.0K
93.55%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$35.04 FCFA 19.8K
20.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$43.77 FCFA 24.7K
102.47%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$87.5 FCFA 49.5K
31.34%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Chad
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$1,472 FCFA 832.1K
19.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$86.6 FCFA 48.9K
1554.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$263 FCFA 148.8K
973.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$178 FCFA 100.6K
1224.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$190 FCFA 107.2K
1687.25%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$190 FCFA 107.3K
1277.49%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Chad
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$356 FCFA 200.9K
1116.90%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
3.5
86.00%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Chad: March 2, 2026

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