Cost of living in Chad compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in Chad is 115% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,329) | руб 496 | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (руб 511) | руб 371 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (руб 569) | руб 196 | + 190% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (руб 202) | руб 85 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (руб 183) | руб 118 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 133) | руб 196 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (руб 1,063) | руб 424 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (руб 307) | руб 113 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (руб 204) | руб 50 | + 307% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 133) | руб 79 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (руб 2,244) | руб 716 | + 213% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (руб 266) | руб 147 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (руб 51) | руб 45 | + 14% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Chad is 110% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (руб 178,690) | руб 90,506 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (руб 106,332) | руб 56,051 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (руб 13,292) | руб 9,152 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (руб 114,800) | руб 48,742 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (руб 55,595) | руб 29,136 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 6,646) | руб 5,327 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (руб 3,890) | руб 495 | + 685% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (руб 35,641) | руб 23,888 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (руб 33,229) | руб 10,506 | + 216% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (руб 562) | руб 606 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,151 | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (руб 7,975) | руб 5,595 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,450 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (руб 15,950) | руб 7,670 | + 108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (руб 15,950) | руб 9,727 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (руб 3,987,461) | руб 2,259,440 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (руб 72) | руб 51 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,294 | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (руб 133) | руб 511 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,329) | руб 1,874 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 411 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 259 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (руб 465) | руб 285 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (руб 353) | руб 116 | + 205% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (руб 332) | руб 153 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (руб 665) | руб 827 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,658) | руб 1,772 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 728 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,317) | руб 3,857 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (руб 797) | руб 461 | + 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (руб 468) | руб 220 | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (руб 335) | руб 261 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.73 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (руб 7,975) | руб 4,225 | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 133) | руб 204 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Chad is 63% more expensive than in Russia
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