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Cost of Living in Zouar

Zouar, Tibesti, Chad · Population 6,432

▼ -16% vs Chad average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FCFA181,593 ($300)
Couple, monthlyFCFA321,903 ($532)
Family of four, monthlyFCFA415,929 ($687)

Estimated Prices in Zouar

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFCFA1,960 ($3.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFCFA7,841 ($12.96)per meal
CappuccinoFCFA588 ($0.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FCFA44,431 ($73.44)per month
Monthly public transport passFCFA7,187 ($11.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFCFA18,949 ($31.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FCFA5,489 ($9.07)per month
Fitness club membershipFCFA5,489 ($9.07)per month
Cinema ticketFCFA1,437 ($2.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA73,188 ($121)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFCFA50,913 ($84.15)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFCFA152,739 ($252)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Zouar 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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Nearby Cities

Bardaï

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Faya

390 km away · Borkou

Kouba Olanga

556 km away · Borkou

Fada

645 km away · Ennedi-Ouest

Mao

715 km away · Kanem

Moussoro

758 km away · Barh-El-Gazel

Chèddra

781 km away · Barh-El-Gazel

Bol

801 km away · Lac

Other Major Cities in Chad

N’Djamena

N’Djamena · pop. 1,092,066

FCFA269,382 ($445) / mo

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

Living in Zouar

Zouar 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 Zouar 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zouar expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FCFA181,593 ($300) per month in Zouar including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Chad.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Zouar?
A net salary of around FCFA236,071 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Zouar with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Zouar is FCFA108,900 ($180).
How much is rent in Zouar?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FCFA73,188 ($121) per month in the city centre and FCFA50,913 ($84) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FCFA152,739 ($252).
Is Zouar cheaper than Chad on average?
Yes — Zouar is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Chad average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Zouar?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at FCFA44,431 ($73) in Zouar. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about FCFA1,960 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around FCFA588 ($1).
How do transport costs in Zouar compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Zouar is estimated at FCFA7,187 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Zouar are estimates based on Chad national averages adjusted for city size (population 6,432). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.