- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Yemen
- Dushanbe
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 42% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Somoni (810 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 Somoni (474 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Somoni (338 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Somoni (207 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (277 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Somoni (182 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (688 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Somoni (201 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.786 Somoni (107 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (190 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Somoni (1,820 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 Somoni (208 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.908 Somoni (82 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 33% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,535 Somoni (99,579 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,881 Somoni (81,144 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188 Somoni (5,282 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Somoni (84,506 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,365 Somoni (38,444 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 Somoni (6,023 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 Somoni (5,180 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,487 Somoni (126,392 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,281 Somoni (36,075 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 Somoni (1,151 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Somoni (573 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 32% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 402 Somoni (11,325 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 322 Somoni (9,059 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 419 Somoni (11,811 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 Somoni (9,053 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 38% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,483 Somoni (1,675,550 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.814 Somoni (164 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 Somoni (2,169 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Somoni (1,337 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 27% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Somoni (859 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 Somoni (1,163 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 84 Somoni (2,377 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 Somoni (479 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 Somoni (608 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (634 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (251 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (297 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (588 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 3% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Somoni (2,882 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 Somoni (1,343 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 Somoni (2,058 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 Somoni (9,294 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (929 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (596 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (327 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.561 Somoni (16 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 295 Somoni (8,297 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 Somoni (283 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 31% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
297,000 ﷼
in Aden
you would need to make just about 205,368 ﷼
(7,291 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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