Chad Somalia

Updated 2026-02-25

Chad

Minimum Wage

FCFA60,000 /mo

$107.72 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

FCFA180,000 /mo

Somalia

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

Sh150,000 /mo

Avg. salary: +23% Chad vs Somalia

Unlike Somalia, which has no statutory minimum wage, Chad mandates a wage floor of $108/mo. Average salaries are higher in Chad at $323/mo compared to $263/mo in Somalia. GDP per capita (PPP) in Chad is 1.7x that of Somalia, underscoring the structural economic divide.

Chad has higher GDP per capita ($2,743 vs $1,602). Chad's unemployment rate is 1.1% compared to Somalia's 18.9%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Chad and Somalia
Metric	Chad	Somalia	Diff
Minimum wage /mo	FCFA60,000 $107.72	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	FCFA180,000 /mo $323.16	Sh150,000 /mo $262.70	+23.0%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	Sh140,000 /mo $245.18	—
Median individual income /yr	FCFA180,000 /yr $323.16	N/A/yr	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Chad is higher.

Work Week

Chad: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Labour Code sets standard at 40 hours/week in the formal sector. Overtime compensated at 1.5x. These provisions apply only to a narrow formal-sector workforce.
Somalia: 48 hrs/wk standard

No reliable standardised workweek provisions are enforced. Friday is the weekly rest day. Labour conditions vary widely between sectors — from formal NGO employment with international standards to highly exploitative informal arrangements. Somaliland and Puntland have some locally administered labour rules.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Chad mandates 40 hours while Somalia mandates 48 hours.

See this comparison from Somalia's perspective: Somalia vs Chad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Chad or Somalia?

In Chad, the minimum wage is FCFA60,000/mo ($107.72 USD). In Somalia, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much more does the average worker earn in Chad compared to Somalia?

The average gross salary in Chad is FCFA180,000/mo ($323.16 USD), compared to Sh150,000/mo ($262.70 USD) in Somalia. In USD terms, workers in Chad earn approximately 23% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Chad and Somalia is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Chad earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Somalia.

How do work hours compare between Chad and Somalia?

Somalia has a longer standard work week at 48 hours, compared to 40 hours in Chad. Workers in Chad work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Chad working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Chad and Somalia?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Chad has the higher GDP per capita at $2,743, which is 1.7x that of Somalia at $1,602. From Chad's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a higher economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.