MigrantoCost of living in Chad
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Monthly cost in Chad
Spending runs from FCFA 9,070 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 62,400 in the richest
Per person, whole country
FCFA 22,100
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
FCFA 9,070richest 20%
FCFA 62,400
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Key facts
The cost of living in Chad in numbers
Typical spending takes 17% of the average wage
A typical person spends FCFA 22,100 a month while the average take-home wage is FCFA 130,000, so 83% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Chad compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Chad against other countries
Cheaper than 59% of countries
Where Chad sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs FCFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs FCFA 523,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Chad
FCFA 9,070/mo
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Take-home
FCFA 58,100
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FCFA 49,000
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Chad?
A typical person in Chad spends about FCFA 22,100 a month — around FCFA 265,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Chad?
By spending, Chad ranks #178 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about FCFA 22,100 a month, the poorest 20% about FCFA 9,070 and the richest 20% about FCFA 62,400. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Chad in US dollars?
The cost of living in Chad is about $39 a month, or roughly $468 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Chad?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about FCFA 9,070 a month per person, a typical one around FCFA 22,100, and a comfortable life around FCFA 30,100. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Chad enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about FCFA 22,100 a month, while the average take-home pay in Chad is about FCFA 130,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Chad.
Is Chad an expensive country to live in?
No. Chad is more expensive than 4% of countries worldwide and ranks 46th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Chad?
Chad uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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