- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- India
- Dushanbe
- Alwar
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Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 7% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31 Somoni (₨230) | ₨135 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 Somoni (₨125) | ₨150 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Somoni (₨89) | ₨100 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Somoni (₨62) | ₨46 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (₨73) | ₨50 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Somoni (₨48) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (₨182) | ₨327 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Somoni (₨53) | ₨102 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.786 Somoni (₨28) | ₨12 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (₨50) | ₨92 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Somoni (₨482) | ₨820 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Somoni (₨58) | ₨73 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.908 Somoni (₨22) | ₨23 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 37% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,535 Somoni (₨26,360) | ₨17,200 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,881 Somoni (₨21,480) | ₨12,875 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188 Somoni (₨1,398) | ₨2,600 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Somoni (₨22,370) | ₨16,000 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,365 Somoni (₨10,177) | ₨10,000 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 Somoni (₨1,594) | ₨1,605 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 Somoni (₨1,371) | ₨525 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,487 Somoni (₨33,459) | ₨45,000 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,281 Somoni (₨9,550) | ₨7,470 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 Somoni (₨305) | ₨220 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Somoni (₨152) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 4% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 402 Somoni (₨2,998) | ₨1,846 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 322 Somoni (₨2,398) | ₨2,741 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 419 Somoni (₨3,127) | ₨3,488 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 Somoni (₨2,397) | ₨2,747 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 50% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,483 Somoni (₨443,550) | ₨2,100,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.814 Somoni (₨43) | ₨28 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 Somoni (₨574) | ₨900 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Somoni (₨354) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 13% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Somoni (₨227) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 Somoni (₨308) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 84 Somoni (₨629) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 Somoni (₨127) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 Somoni (₨161) | ₨50 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (₨168) | ₨160 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (₨69) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (₨79) | ₨48 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (₨156) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 22% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106 Somoni (₨791) | ₨500 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48 Somoni (₨355) | ₨250 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 Somoni (₨545) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 279 Somoni (₨2,084) | ₨1,000 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 Somoni (₨221) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (₨158) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (₨87) | ₨100 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.561 Somoni (₨4.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 295 Somoni (₨2,196) | ₨1,000 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 Somoni (₨75) | ₨200 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 7% cheaper than in Alwar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨49,000
in Alwar
you would need to make just about ₨45,780
(6,139 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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