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Cost of Living in N’Djamena

N’Djamena, N’Djamena, Chad · Population 1,092,066 · National capital

▲ +24% vs Chad average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FCFA269,382 ($445)
Couple, monthlyFCFA479,753 ($793)
Family of four, monthlyFCFA622,030 ($1,028)

Estimated Prices in N’Djamena

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFCFA2,831 ($4.68)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFCFA11,326 ($18.72)per meal
CappuccinoFCFA849 ($1.40)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FCFA64,178 ($106)per month
Monthly public transport passFCFA10,382 ($17.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFCFA27,370 ($45.24)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FCFA7,928 ($13.10)per month
Fitness club membershipFCFA7,928 ($13.10)per month
Cinema ticketFCFA2,076 ($3.43)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA115,895 ($192)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFCFA80,622 ($133)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA241,867 ($400)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in N’Djamena is FCFA157,300 ($260) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA269,382 ($445) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA350,197 ($579) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA80,622 ($133)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Massenya

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Bol

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Chèddra

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Other Major Cities in Chad

Moundou

Logone Occidental · pop. 142,462

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Sarh

Moyen-Chari · pop. 108,061

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Yao

Batha · pop. 91,507

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Léré

Mayo-Kebbi-Ouest · pop. 89,237

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Abéché

Ouaddaï · pop. 76,492

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Goundi

Mandoul · pop. 73,141

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Goz-Beida

Sila · pop. 66,107

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Chèddra

Barh-El-Gazel · pop. 54,072

FCFA203,280 ($336) / mo

Living in N’Djamena

N’Djamena is the capital and one of the key cities in Chad. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA269,382 ($445), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA80,622 ($133) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA622,030 ($1,028) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA479,753 ($793) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in N’Djamena is FCFA157,300 ($260). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA350,197 ($579) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N’Djamena expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FCFA269,382 ($445) per month in N’Djamena including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for Chad.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in N’Djamena?
A net salary of around FCFA350,197 ($579) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in N’Djamena with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in N’Djamena is FCFA157,300 ($260).
How much is rent in N’Djamena?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FCFA115,895 ($192) per month in the city centre and FCFA80,622 ($133) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FCFA241,867 ($400).
Is N’Djamena cheaper than Chad on average?
No — N’Djamena is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the Chad average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in N’Djamena?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at FCFA64,178 ($106) in N’Djamena. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about FCFA2,831 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around FCFA849 ($1).
How do transport costs in N’Djamena compare?
A monthly public transport pass in N’Djamena is estimated at FCFA10,382 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for N’Djamena are estimates based on Chad national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,092,066) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.