Pala, Mayo-Kebbi-Ouest, Chad
▼ -13% vs Chad average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FCFA2,026 ($3.35) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FCFA8,102 ($13.39) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FCFA608 ($1.00) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FCFA45,912 ($75.89) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FCFA7,427 ($12.28) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FCFA19,580 ($32.36) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FCFA5,672 ($9.37) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FCFA5,672 ($9.37) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FCFA1,485 ($2.46) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA76,250 ($126) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FCFA53,043 ($87.67) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FCFA159,130 ($263) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Pala is FCFA112,530 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FCFA188,079 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FCFA244,503 ($404) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FCFA53,043 ($88)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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FCFA203,280 ($336) / moSila · pop. 66,107
FCFA203,280 ($336) / moPala is one of the key cities in Chad. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FCFA188,079 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FCFA53,043 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FCFA431,092 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FCFA333,537 ($551) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Pala is FCFA112,530 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FCFA244,503 ($404) per month.