Datos Clave del Costo de Vida
| Categoría | Índice | USD est. | Nivel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costo de Vida | 42.0 | 58% cheaper than NYC | Moderado |
| Rent (1-bed city) | 13.0 | $415/mo/mo est. | Cheap |
| Groceries | 43.0 | $180/mo/mo est. | Moderado |
| Restaurants | 23.0 | $5/meal est. | Cheap |
| Local Poder Adquisitivo | 6.09 | ×2.38 expat stretch | |
| GNI per Capita | $2.7k | Banco Mundial PPP | |
| Inflation Rate | 8.9% | Annual 2026 |
Vivienda & Alquiler
Rent in Chad is well below the NYC baseline (Rent Index 13.0). A 1-bedroom apartment in a major city centre costs around $415/month, dropping to $275/month outside the centre. Three-bedroom apartments typically run $715+/month centrally.
| Type | USD / mes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed, city centre | $415/mo | Prom. capital |
| 1-bed, suburbs | $275/mo | Fuera del centro |
| 3-bed, city centre | $715/mo | Familia / compartido |
| Utilities (85m²) | $65/mo | Electricidad, gas, agua |
Alimentación & Restaurantes
Food in Chad is budget-friendly. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around $5/person; a mid-range dinner for two runs $36. Monthly grocery spending for one person averages $180.
| Artículo | Precio (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5 | Por persona |
| Meal for 2, mid-range | $18 | 3 platos |
| Compras mensuales (soltero) | $180/mo | Estimated |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.05 | Marca local |
| Coffee / espresso | $1.47 | Café local |
Transport
A monthly public transport pass in Chad costs roughly $55. Taxis and ride-hailing are affordable, making day-to-day mobility a minor budget item.
| Type | Precio (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $42/mo | Transporte público |
| Taxi per km | $0.84/km | Tarifa promedio |
| Petrol (1L) | $0.67/L | Combustible regular |
| Internet speed | 0.0 Mbps | Slow |
Salud & Calidad de Vida
Análisis Clave
Chad's CoL Index of 42.0 paired with a Local Poder Adquisitivo Index of 6.1 signals limited purchasing power for local earners. Expats on foreign incomes benefit significantly here. Current inflation is elevated at 8.9%, which may affect budgets over time.
Nuestro Veredicto for Chad
Chad offers strong value for money at CoL 42.0 — significantly below NYC and most Western cities. Digital nomads and expats from high-cost countries benefit most from this gap.
Ideal para
- Digital nomads & remote workers on foreign income
- Budget-conscious expats maximising lifestyle quality
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- Fixed-income expats (inflation 8.9% may erode savings)
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