Mao, Kanem, Chad · Population 19,004
▼ -16% vs Chad average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FCFA1,960 ($3.24) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FCFA7,841 ($12.96) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FCFA588 ($0.97) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FCFA44,431 ($73.44) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FCFA7,187 ($11.88) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FCFA18,949 ($31.32) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FCFA5,489 ($9.07) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FCFA5,489 ($9.07) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FCFA1,437 ($2.38) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA73,188 ($121) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FCFA50,913 ($84.15) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA152,739 ($252) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Mao is FCFA108,900 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA181,593 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA236,071 ($390) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA50,913 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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FCFA203,280 ($336) / moMao is one of the key cities in Chad. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA181,593 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA50,913 ($84) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA415,929 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA321,903 ($532) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Mao is FCFA108,900 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA236,071 ($390) per month.