Cost of living in Chad compared to Russia
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Food | + 178% | |||
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Food in Chad is 178% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,374) | руб 406 | + 238% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (руб 528) | руб 283 | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (руб 588) | руб 144 | + 308% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (руб 209) | руб 65 | + 219% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (руб 189) | руб 88 | + 115% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 130 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (руб 1,099) | руб 333 | + 230% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (руб 317) | руб 107 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (руб 211) | руб 34 | + 525% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 66 | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (руб 2,320) | руб 593 | + 291% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (руб 275) | руб 110 | + 151% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (руб 53) | руб 29 | + 82% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in Chad is 199% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,344,390 Franc (руб 184,678) | руб 68,217 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (руб 109,895) | руб 38,434 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (руб 13,737) | руб 5,700 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (руб 118,646) | руб 32,389 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (руб 57,458) | руб 23,273 | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 6,868) | руб 3,730 | + 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (руб 4,020) | руб 439 | + 816% | |
40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (руб 36,835) | руб 24,196 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (руб 34,342) | руб 6,604 | + 420% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (руб 581) | руб 413 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 811 | - | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Chad is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,242) | руб 4,757 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,535 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (руб 16,484) | руб 5,645 | + 192% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (руб 16,484) | руб 6,989 | + 136% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Chad is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Franc (руб 4,121,071) | руб 1,246,020 | + 231% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (руб 74) | руб 47 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,609 | - | |
Personal Care | + 50% | |||
Personal Care in Chad is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 451 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,374) | руб 1,290 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 307 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 183 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (руб 481) | руб 213 | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (руб 365) | руб 81 | + 352% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (руб 343) | руб 100 | + 244% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (руб 687) | руб 559 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Chad is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,747) | руб 1,443 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 580 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,495) | руб 3,345 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (руб 824) | руб 385 | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (руб 483) | руб 166 | + 191% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (руб 346) | руб 220 | + 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 35,616 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,242) | руб 3,599 | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 137) | руб 160 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chad is 118% more expensive than in Russia
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