- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Germany
- Dushanbe
- Munich
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Munich (Germany)
| Food | 53% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 53% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 23 Somoni (€3.73) | €10.55 | 65% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14.667 Somoni (€2.39) | €6.31 | 62% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7.500 Somoni (€1.22) | €4.24 | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.643 Somoni (€0.92) | €0.93 | 1% |
| 12 eggs, large | 8.400 Somoni (€1.37) | €2.40 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7.500 Somoni (€1.22) | €2.67 | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 Somoni (€3.45) | €5.54 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5 Somoni (€0.82) | €2.45 | 67% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3.250 Somoni (€0.53) | €2.08 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 6.750 Somoni (€1.10) | €0.89 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Somoni (€10.55) | €6.81 | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7.625 Somoni (€1.24) | €2.00 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.500 Somoni (€0.41) | €1.53 | 73% |
| Housing | 70% | ||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 70% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,247 Somoni (€367) | €1,443 | 75% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147 Somoni (€24) | €167 | 86% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 167 Somoni (€27) | €26 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,133 Somoni (€1,001) | €500 | 100% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 350 Somoni (€57) | €122 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 Somoni (€3.83) | €5.74 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14.500 Somoni (€2.37) | €13.90 | 83% |
| Clothes | 40% | ||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 40% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 217 Somoni (€35) | €93 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 240 Somoni (€39) | €48 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 243 Somoni (€40) | €80 | 51% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 183 Somoni (€30) | €101 | 71% |
| Transportation | 66% | ||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,333 Somoni (€7,560) | €22,571 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.248 Somoni (€0.86) | €1.64 | 48% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 98 Somoni (€15.91) | €56 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 25 Somoni (€4.15) | €17.98 | 77% |
| Personal Care | 27% | ||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 27% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 33 Somoni (€5.30) | €9.10 | 42% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 Somoni (€2.94) | €3.63 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13.500 Somoni (€2.20) | €1.99 | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 Somoni (€4.08) | €2.25 | 81% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11.933 Somoni (€1.95) | €1.52 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.500 Somoni (€0.90) | €1.62 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17.333 Somoni (€2.83) | €20 | 86% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 32% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69 Somoni (€11.19) | €32 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (€5.71) | €18.40 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 45 Somoni (€7.34) | €101 | 93% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 210 Somoni (€34) | €61 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 Somoni (€3.59) | €8.73 | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 18 Somoni (€2.94) | €3.25 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 11 Somoni (€1.79) | €3.45 | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 700 Somoni (€114) | €141 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.473 Somoni (€0.24) | €0.12 | 102% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 448 Somoni (€73) | €60 | 21% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 4.300 Somoni (€0.70) | €5 | 86% |
| TOTAL | 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,159 prices entered by 263 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 57% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,125
in Munich
you would need to make just about €1,328
(8,140 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.