Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Somoni (C$3.90) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Somoni (C$2.80) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Somoni (C$1.73) | C$5.78 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (C$1.03) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Somoni (C$1.24) | C$4.18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Somoni (C$0.94) | C$3.04 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 Somoni (C$3.05) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (C$1.15) | C$4.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.222 Somoni (C$0.47) | C$3.76 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (C$0.77) | C$3.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77 Somoni (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (C$1.03) | C$2.48 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.652 Somoni (C$0.41) | C$1.93 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,254 Somoni (C$588) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,444 Somoni (C$385) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 Somoni (C$23) | C$133 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,075 Somoni (C$344) | C$1,120 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,812 Somoni (C$203) | C$806 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268 Somoni (C$30) | C$66 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 Somoni (C$27) | C$54 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,344 Somoni (C$374) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 935 Somoni (C$105) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 Somoni (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 Somoni (C$3.49) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 Somoni (C$39) | C$60 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 311 Somoni (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 438 Somoni (C$49) | C$98 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 Somoni (C$37) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,607 Somoni (C$7,786) | C$22,935 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (C$0.73) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Somoni (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 Somoni (C$3.91) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (C$4.77) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 Somoni (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 Somoni (C$16) | C$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (C$2.31) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Somoni (C$2.76) | C$3.85 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 Somoni (C$2.80) | C$4.28 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (C$1.15) | C$3.11 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (C$1.37) | C$2.46 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 Somoni (C$2.88) | C$20 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Somoni (C$14) | C$52 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 Somoni (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 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$34) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 Somoni (C$3.78) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (C$2.56) | C$5.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 Somoni (C$1.49) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,074 Somoni (C$344) | C$647 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.567 Somoni (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 320 Somoni (C$36) | C$35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Somoni (C$1.67) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 36 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,300 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,048 (18,308 Somoni) in Dushanbe.
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