- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Yemen
- Dushanbe
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 43% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Somoni (832 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 Somoni (456 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Somoni (352 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Somoni (182 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (276 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Somoni (190 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (687 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Somoni (196 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.507 Somoni (100 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (202 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Somoni (762 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 Somoni (210 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.227 Somoni (92 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 30% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,535 Somoni (100,337 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,881 Somoni (81,761 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188 Somoni (5,323 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,013 Somoni (85,521 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,466 Somoni (41,606 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 Somoni (6,069 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 Somoni (5,220 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,487 Somoni (127,355 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,281 Somoni (36,350 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 Somoni (1,160 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Somoni (578 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 34% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 402 Somoni (11,412 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 322 Somoni (9,128 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 419 Somoni (11,901 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 Somoni (9,122 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 46% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,483 Somoni (1,688,304 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.559 Somoni (158 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 Somoni (2,085 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36 Somoni (1,036 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 39% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Somoni (866 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 Somoni (1,172 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 84 Somoni (2,395 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 Somoni (483 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 Somoni (612 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (639 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (253 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (299 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (593 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 0% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Somoni (2,904 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 Somoni (1,353 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 Somoni (2,073 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 Somoni (9,364 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (936 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (600 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (330 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.561 Somoni (16 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 295 Somoni (8,360 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 Somoni (285 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 34% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
315,000 ﷼
in Aden
you would need to make just about 207,793 ﷼
(7,321 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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