Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Somoni (C$5.32) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (C$5.29) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (C$3.29) | C$5.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Somoni (C$1.01) | C$1.98 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (C$1.81) | C$4.18 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Somoni (C$2.16) | C$3.17 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Somoni (C$4.56) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (C$1.56) | C$4.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.551 Somoni (C$0.56) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (C$0.94) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Somoni (C$9) | C$19 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (C$1.45) | C$2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.833 Somoni (C$0.72) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,908 Somoni (C$725) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,773 Somoni (C$463) | C$1,247 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 912 Somoni (C$112) | C$124 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,619 Somoni (C$444) | C$1,120 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,542 Somoni (C$312) | C$805 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 515 Somoni (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 216 Somoni (C$27) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,330 Somoni (C$409) | C$311 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919 Somoni (C$113) | C$97 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Somoni (C$6) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Somoni (C$5.49) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 Somoni (C$42) | C$60 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 331 Somoni (C$41) | C$39 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458 Somoni (C$56) | C$98 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 Somoni (C$47) | C$117 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,919 Somoni (C$9,322) | C$22,942 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (C$0.99) | C$1.67 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 128 Somoni (C$16) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 56 Somoni (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (C$5.24) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 76 Somoni (C$9) | C$22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 410 Somoni (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (C$2.53) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Somoni (C$3.55) | C$3.85 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 Somoni (C$4.21) | C$4.33 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Somoni (C$1.54) | C$3.16 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 Somoni (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 Somoni (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dushanbe | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 Somoni (C$16) | C$51 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 Somoni (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 303 Somoni (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 Somoni (C$4.40) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (C$2.78) | C$5.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Somoni (C$1.74) | C$7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,090 Somoni (C$379) | C$647 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.100 Somoni (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 308 Somoni (C$38) | C$37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (C$2.24) | C$11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 62 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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