Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Somoni (C$4.55) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Somoni (C$3.14) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 Somoni (C$1.96) | C$5.78 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (C$1.25) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Somoni (C$1.50) | C$4.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Somoni (C$1.10) | C$3.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (C$1.33) | C$4.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.123 Somoni (C$0.57) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (C$0.93) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68 Somoni (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (C$1.21) | C$2.48 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.505 Somoni (C$0.48) | C$1.93 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,703 Somoni (C$649) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,412 Somoni (C$471) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210 Somoni (C$29) | C$133 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,932 Somoni (C$404) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,789 Somoni (C$247) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147 Somoni (C$20) | C$66 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 Somoni (C$28) | C$54 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,237 Somoni (C$446) | C$311 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 955 Somoni (C$132) | C$97 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (C$5.47) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 Somoni (C$3.95) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 Somoni (C$45) | C$60 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 311 Somoni (C$43) | C$39 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 438 Somoni (C$60) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 Somoni (C$46) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,607 Somoni (C$9,601) | C$22,935 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (C$0.91) | C$1.39 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 Somoni (C$13) | C$67 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36 Somoni (C$4.91) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (C$5.89) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 Somoni (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 Somoni (C$19) | C$77 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (C$2.85) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Somoni (C$3.41) | C$3.85 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 Somoni (C$3.38) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (C$1.39) | C$3.11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Somoni (C$1.73) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Somoni (C$3.08) | C$20 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Somoni (C$17) | C$52 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 Somoni (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 Somoni (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 Somoni (C$4.66) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (C$3.15) | C$5.42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 Somoni (C$1.84) | C$7 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,074 Somoni (C$424) | C$647 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.567 Somoni (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 320 Somoni (C$44) | C$35 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Somoni (C$2.05) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 313 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,528 (18,330 Somoni) in Dushanbe.
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