- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Canada
- Dushanbe
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Somoni (C$4.19) | C$14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Somoni (C$2.30) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Somoni (C$1.78) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Somoni (C$0.92) | C$2.38 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (C$1.39) | C$4.08 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Somoni (C$0.96) | C$2.62 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Somoni (C$0.99) | C$3.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.507 Somoni (C$0.50) | C$2.90 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (C$1.02) | C$2.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Somoni (C$3.84) | C$16 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 Somoni (C$1.06) | C$2.31 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.227 Somoni (C$0.46) | C$1.76 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,535 Somoni (C$506) | C$1,186 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,881 Somoni (C$412) | C$982 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188 Somoni (C$27) | C$117 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,013 Somoni (C$431) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,466 Somoni (C$210) | C$695 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 Somoni (C$31) | C$64 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 Somoni (C$26) | C$39 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,487 Somoni (C$642) | C$392 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,281 Somoni (C$183) | C$111 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 Somoni (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Somoni (C$2.91) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 402 Somoni (C$57) | C$61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 322 Somoni (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 419 Somoni (C$60) | C$95 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 Somoni (C$46) | C$87 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,971 Somoni (C$8,576) | C$22,684 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.559 Somoni (C$0.80) | C$1.19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 Somoni (C$11) | C$47 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36 Somoni (C$5.22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Somoni (C$4.36) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 Somoni (C$5.90) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 84 Somoni (C$12) | C$85 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 Somoni (C$2.43) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 Somoni (C$3.09) | C$3.90 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (C$3.22) | C$3.90 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (C$1.27) | C$3.21 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (C$1.51) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (C$2.99) | C$19 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Somoni (C$15) | C$43 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 Somoni (C$7) | C$27 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 Somoni (C$10) | C$84 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 Somoni (C$47) | C$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (C$4.72) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (C$3.03) | C$5.44 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (C$1.66) | C$5.57 | - 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,175 Somoni (C$168) | C$141 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.561 Somoni (C$0.08) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 295 Somoni (C$42) | C$34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 Somoni (C$1.44) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,171
(8,190 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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