General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | N’Djamena |
| Country | Chad |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $11.84 billion |
| Size | 1,284,000 sq km |
| Population | 16,425,859 |
| Population density | 12.8 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 5.43 |
| City population | 23.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 20∘C |
| Summer | 35∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French, Arabic |
| Population able to read | 35.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 45.6 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Tchadia Airlines |
| Main airport | N’Djamena International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.80/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1200 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 2.9/MBits |
| Tld | .td |
| Free wifi | 4/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 15% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 50% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Casino |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de la Paix |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 1/10 |
| Bars | 2/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 1/10 |
| Public Parks | 3/10 |
| Swimming | 1/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Salamat | A thick porridge made from millet, sorghum, or maize flour, often served with a meat or vegetable stew | 1-2 |
| Kisra | A thin, unleavened bread made from sorghum flour, often served with a spicy sauce | 0.5-1 |
| Boule | A fried dough ball, often served with a sweet or savory filling | 0.5-1 |
| Maafe | A peanut stew, often served with rice or couscous | 2-3 |
| Yassa | A chicken stew, often served with rice or potatoes | 2-3 |
| Thieboudienne | A fish and rice dish, often served with vegetables | 3-4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bissap | A refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers | 1-2 |
| Ginger Beer | A non-alcoholic drink made from ginger, sugar, and water | 1-2 |
| Karkadé | A tea made from hibiscus flowers | 1-2 |
| Thé à la menthe | A tea made from green tea and mint | 1-2 |
| Bouza | A fermented millet drink | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chéchia | A traditional hat worn by men | $5-$10 |
| Boubou | A loose-fitting robe worn by both men and women | $20-$50 |
| Leather goods | Handbags, wallets, and other items made from leather | $10-$50 |
| Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry, often with intricate designs | $20-$100 |
| Pottery | Hand-painted pottery with traditional designs | $10-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | August 11 | Commemorates the country’s independence from France in 1960 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Republic Day | November 28 | Celebrates the proclamation of the Republic of Chad in 1958 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Le Sahel |
| Online news | Tchadinfos |
| Tv | Télé Tchad |
| Radio | Radiodiffusion Nationale Tchadienne |