N'Camena, Çad
Ranking third this year is the capital and largest city of Chad, N’Djamena. The city has been mired in unrest and violent conflict, but remains the economic center of the country. Ed Hannbial points out that the cost of living list is based upon taste preferences of expatriates, including the types of brands purchased and satisfactory housing required. In a place like N’Djamena, not only is the availability of these products limited, but appropriate accommodations are also scarce.
