MigrantoCost of living in Chad
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
FCFA 22,100
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
FCFA 9,070richest 20%
FCFA 62,400
Chad is cheap to live in if you stay close to what the land produces, and noticeably less so once you start buying things that have to be trucked in from the coast. It's landlocked and a long way from any port, so imported goods carry the cost of the journey while local food and labor stay low. The gap between an easy life and a bare one is wide — how comfortable you are depends a lot on how much of that comfort you bring in from outside.
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Cost of living in Chad
FCFA 9,070/mo
vs FCFA 454,000 in your country
Take-home
FCFA 58,100
vs FCFA 681,000 in your country
Potential savings
FCFA 49,000
more than in your country
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How living costs in Chad compare
By world standards, Chad is one of the least expensive places you could land. Even next to the rest of Africa it stays on the cheaper side, though not quite at the very bottom — the cost of hauling goods deep inland keeps it from being as rock-bottom as some of its neighbors. The low headline is real, as long as you can build your life mostly around what's grown and made nearby.
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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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 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.
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