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Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan vs Akure, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 91% | |||
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Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 91% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Somoni (1,266 ₦) | 40,000 ₦ | - 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 Somoni (721 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Somoni (439 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (332 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (389 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 Somoni (334 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (942 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Somoni (306 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.780 Somoni (146 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Somoni (247 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59 Somoni (2,283 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Somoni (316 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.654 Somoni (141 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 3% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,336 Somoni (166,908 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,813 Somoni (146,761 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (11,305 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,854 Somoni (109,875 ₦) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,763 Somoni (67,847 ₦) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 462 Somoni (17,776 ₦) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 191 Somoni (7,368 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,352 Somoni (129,044 ₦) | 150,000 ₦ | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 562 Somoni (21,626 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50 Somoni (1,926 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 Somoni (1,851 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 85% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 17% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 311 Somoni (11,972 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 302 Somoni (11,610 ₦) | 15,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 343 Somoni (13,184 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 164% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290 Somoni (11,149 ₦) | 25,000 ₦ | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 56% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,846 Somoni (2,650,205 ₦) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 Somoni (236 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 125 Somoni (4,813 ₦) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 45 Somoni (1,741 ₦) | 48,867 ₦ | - 96% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 Somoni (1,731 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 Somoni (1,384 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 72% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Somoni (7,699 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 Somoni (677 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 Somoni (671 ₦) | 3,750 ₦ | - 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (893 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (347 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (415 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (803 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 50% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115 Somoni (4,420 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 61 Somoni (2,349 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 278 Somoni (10,715 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 Somoni (1,082 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (973 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (462 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 95% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,189 Somoni (84,277 ₦) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.632 Somoni (63 ₦) | 200 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 319 Somoni (12,288 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 146% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Somoni (559 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 68% cheaper than in Akure (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
461,000 ₦
in Akure
you would need to make just about 148,729 ₦
(3,864 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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