Prices and Cost of Living in Chad
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Chad. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 5.84 EUR
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 6.93 EUR
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 5 August 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Chad?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 3831 XAF (5.84 EUR) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 4546 XAF (6.93 EUR) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 5 August 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Chad
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Chad, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 4.19 EUR |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.91 EUR |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 3.20 EUR |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.86 EUR |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 6.10 EUR |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 0.88 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.19 EUR |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.83 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.52 EUR |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.46 EUR |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 0.30 EUR |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 3.05 EUR |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 3.23 EUR |
| Onion (1kg) | 1.42 EUR |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.29 EUR |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.42 EUR |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3.05 EUR |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.19 EUR |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.78 EUR |
Food and beverage prices in Chad
Popular food products found on store shelves in Chad include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 933 XAF (1.42 EUR) for a kilo of onions to 2100 XAF (3.2 EUR) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 2000 XAF (3.05 EUR) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 200 XAF (0.3 EUR) per half kilo. Bananas cost 1250 XAF (1.91 EUR) per kilo, while apples cost 2750 XAF (4.19 EUR) per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1167 XAF (1.78 EUR). Dairy prices in Chad, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 2117 XAF (3.23 EUR), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 2000 XAF (3.05 EUR). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 4000 XAF (6.1 EUR) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 1200 XAF (1.83 EUR), and the average price of tomatoes is 1433 XAF (2.19 EUR) per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 0.76 EUR |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.76 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 1.14 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.52 EUR |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.62 EUR |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.76 EUR |
Public Transportation Prices
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 76.22 EUR |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.38 EUR |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.57 EUR |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.38 EUR |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.38 EUR |
How much does transportation cost in Chad?
The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 250 XAF (0.38 EUR), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 50000 XAF (76.22 EUR). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 250 XAF (0.38 EUR), along with a per-kilometer charge of 250 XAF (0.38 EUR).
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1 294 EUR |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 76.22 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 229 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 152 EUR |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chad?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Chad varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 50000 XAF (76.22 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 848484 XAF (1294 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 107628 XAF (164 EUR) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 164 EUR |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 164 EUR |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 305 EUR |
• Prices of products and services in Chad. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 07/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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