Cost of living in Chad compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chad is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,424) | руб 537 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,847 Franc (руб 548) | руб 357 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,278 Franc (руб 609) | руб 199 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,518 Franc (руб 216) | руб 87 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,378 Franc (руб 196) | руб 143 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 226 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (руб 1,139) | руб 435 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,307 Franc (руб 328) | руб 131 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,538 Franc (руб 219) | руб 58 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 87 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,885 Franc (руб 2,404) | руб 729 | + 230% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (руб 285) | руб 167 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 Franc (руб 55) | руб 45 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Chad is 103% 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 191,426) | руб 108,612 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (руб 113,911) | руб 58,529 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (руб 14,239) | руб 8,064 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 863,704 Franc (руб 122,982) | руб 54,731 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 418,272 Franc (руб 59,557) | руб 33,269 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,000 Franc (руб 7,119) | руб 5,365 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,264 Franc (руб 4,167) | руб 955 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 268,148 Franc (руб 38,181) | руб 21,598 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 250,000 Franc (руб 35,597) | руб 7,518 | + 374% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,227 Franc (руб 602) | руб 548 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Chad is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,543) | руб 6,829 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,368 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (руб 17,087) | руб 7,728 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000 Franc (руб 17,087) | руб 9,144 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Chad is 26% 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 4,271,665) | руб 2,729,180 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540 Franc (руб 77) | руб 56 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,159 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Chad is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 251 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,424) | руб 1,878 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 347 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 222 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (руб 498) | руб 181 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,653 Franc (руб 378) | руб 123 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (руб 356) | руб 128 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,424) | руб 559 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chad is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Chad | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,848) | руб 1,534 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 654 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,696) | руб 3,180 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (руб 854) | руб 502 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,519 Franc (руб 501) | руб 192 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,519 Franc (руб 359) | руб 228 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 51,956 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,543) | руб 3,278 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 142) | руб 202 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,079 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Chad is 65% more expensive than in Russia
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