Cost of living
NDjamena compared to Lac
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Overview comparison
NDjamenaLac
Consumer prices in Lac are roughly 30% higher than in NDjamena.
Cost of living
| Item | NDjamena | Lac |
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| Total with rent one person | 516 | 1,219 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,426 | 2,011 |
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| Without rent one person | 346 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 866 | 1,408 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 201.76 | 693.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 458.97 | 649.28 |
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| Food person | 186 | 396 |
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| Food family | 469 | 789 |
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| Transport person | 50.71 | 23.35 |
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| Transport family | 137.52 | 49.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 77 years | 71.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | NDjamena | Lac |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.32 | 5.55 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.84 | 43.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.27 | 11.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 | 1.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.49 | 3.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.42 | 1.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | NDjamena | Lac |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 207.61 | 551.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 130.05 | 309.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 601.77 | 564.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 331.37 | 430.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.92 | 117.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.07 | 234.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.91 | 49.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | NDjamena | Lac |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.59 | 10.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,790 | 1,672 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 901 | 913 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.37 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.03% | 14.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.46 | 4.48 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | NDjamena | Lac |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 2.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 2.07 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 17.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.29 | 8.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.51 | 7.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | NDjamena | Lac |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.4 | 47.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.06 | 5.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.64 | 19.4 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.8 | 8.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.82 | 46.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 61.73 | 35.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.74 | 869.87 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,375 | 4,376 |
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