- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Canada
- Dushanbe
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Somoni (C$4.15) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 Somoni (C$2.43) | C$9 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Somoni (C$1.73) | C$5.69 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Somoni (C$1.06) | C$2.17 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (C$1.42) | C$4.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Somoni (C$0.93) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (C$3.53) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Somoni (C$1.03) | C$4.00 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.786 Somoni (C$0.55) | C$3.31 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (C$0.98) | C$3.07 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Somoni (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 Somoni (C$1.07) | C$2.51 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.908 Somoni (C$0.42) | C$2.07 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,535 Somoni (C$511) | C$1,576 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,881 Somoni (C$416) | C$1,122 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188 Somoni (C$27) | C$109 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Somoni (C$433) | C$1,019 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,365 Somoni (C$197) | C$774 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 Somoni (C$31) | C$66 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 Somoni (C$27) | C$40 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,487 Somoni (C$648) | C$377 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,281 Somoni (C$185) | C$98 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 Somoni (C$5.91) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Somoni (C$2.94) | C$23 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 402 Somoni (C$58) | C$59 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 322 Somoni (C$46) | C$40 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 419 Somoni (C$61) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 Somoni (C$46) | C$92 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,483 Somoni (C$8,595) | C$22,749 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.814 Somoni (C$0.84) | C$1.26 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 Somoni (C$11) | C$65 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Somoni (C$7) | C$31 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Somoni (C$4.41) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 Somoni (C$5.96) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 84 Somoni (C$12) | C$96 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 Somoni (C$2.46) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 Somoni (C$3.12) | C$3.72 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (C$3.25) | C$2.83 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (C$1.29) | C$3.09 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (C$1.52) | C$2.46 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (C$3.02) | C$19 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Somoni (C$15) | C$46 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 Somoni (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 Somoni (C$11) | C$101 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 Somoni (C$48) | C$87 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (C$4.76) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (C$3.06) | C$5.53 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (C$1.68) | C$5.67 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.561 Somoni (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 295 Somoni (C$43) | C$35 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 Somoni (C$1.45) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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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$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,611
(11,152 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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