- Cost of Living
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- Dushanbe
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Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 8% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Somoni (₨217) | ₨135 | + 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 Somoni (₨127) | ₨150 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Somoni (₨90) | ₨100 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Somoni (₨55) | ₨46 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (₨74) | ₨50 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Somoni (₨49) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (₨184) | ₨327 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Somoni (₨54) | ₨102 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.786 Somoni (₨29) | ₨12 | + 129% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (₨51) | ₨92 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Somoni (₨487) | ₨820 | - 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7 Somoni (₨56) | ₨73 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.908 Somoni (₨22) | ₨23 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 39% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,535 Somoni (₨26,624) | ₨17,200 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,881 Somoni (₨21,695) | ₨12,875 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 188 Somoni (₨1,412) | ₨2,600 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Somoni (₨22,594) | ₨16,000 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,365 Somoni (₨10,278) | ₨10,000 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 214 Somoni (₨1,610) | ₨1,605 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 184 Somoni (₨1,385) | ₨525 | + 164% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,487 Somoni (₨33,793) | ₨45,000 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,281 Somoni (₨9,645) | ₨7,470 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 Somoni (₨308) | ₨220 | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Somoni (₨153) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 3% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 402 Somoni (₨3,028) | ₨1,846 | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 322 Somoni (₨2,422) | ₨2,741 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 419 Somoni (₨3,158) | ₨3,488 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 321 Somoni (₨2,421) | ₨2,747 | - 12% | |
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 (₨447,979) | ₨2,100,000 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.814 Somoni (₨44) | ₨28 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 77 Somoni (₨580) | ₨900 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47 Somoni (₨357) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 12% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 Somoni (₨230) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 Somoni (₨311) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 84 Somoni (₨635) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 Somoni (₨128) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22 Somoni (₨162) | ₨50 | + 225% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 Somoni (₨170) | ₨160 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (₨67) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 Somoni (₨79) | ₨48 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (₨157) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 24% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102 Somoni (₨771) | ₨500 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 48 Somoni (₨359) | ₨250 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 73 Somoni (₨550) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 330 Somoni (₨2,485) | ₨1,000 | + 148% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (₨248) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21 Somoni (₨159) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (₨88) | ₨100 | - 12% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.561 Somoni (₨4.23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 295 Somoni (₨2,218) | ₨1,000 | + 122% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10 Somoni (₨76) | ₨200 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 6% cheaper than in Alwar (India)
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₨57,000
in Alwar
you would need to make just about ₨53,762
(7,139 Somoni)
in Dushanbe.
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