Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 32% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil)
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 27% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Dushanbe | Belém | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 Somoni (R$ 20) | R$ 27 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.78) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Somoni (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (R$ 5.81) | R$ 9 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.551 Somoni (R$ 2.09) | R$ 5.30 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.49) | R$ 7 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Somoni (R$ 33) | R$ 44 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (R$ 5.41) | R$ 8 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.833 Somoni (R$ 2.67) | R$ 4.21 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 28% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Dushanbe | Belém | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,908 Somoni (R$ 2,708) | R$ 4,158 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,773 Somoni (R$ 1,729) | R$ 2,378 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 912 Somoni (R$ 418) | R$ 599 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,619 Somoni (R$ 1,658) | R$ 3,034 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,542 Somoni (R$ 1,165) | R$ 1,738 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 515 Somoni (R$ 236) | R$ 348 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 216 Somoni (R$ 99) | R$ 83 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,330 Somoni (R$ 1,526) | R$ 1,744 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919 Somoni (R$ 421) | R$ 635 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Somoni (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Somoni (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 21% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Dushanbe | Belém | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 Somoni (R$ 155) | R$ 201 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 331 Somoni (R$ 152) | R$ 191 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458 Somoni (R$ 210) | R$ 265 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 Somoni (R$ 177) | R$ 214 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 60% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Dushanbe | Belém | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,919 Somoni (R$ 34,791) | R$ 90,944 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.68) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 128 Somoni (R$ 58) | R$ 188 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 Somoni (R$ 28) | R$ 34 | - 17% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 71% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Dushanbe | Belém | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 76 Somoni (R$ 35) | R$ 41 | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,265 Somoni (R$ 580) | R$ 120 | + 382% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29 Somoni (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 Somoni (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13 Somoni (R$ 5.74) | R$ 4.84 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 Somoni (R$ 10) | R$ 5.16 | + 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 Somoni (R$ 23) | R$ 33 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 21% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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Dushanbe | Belém | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 Somoni (R$ 59) | R$ 75 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 88 Somoni (R$ 41) | R$ 61 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 126 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 303 Somoni (R$ 139) | R$ 134 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 Somoni (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Somoni (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,495 Somoni (R$ 2,977) | R$ 3,080 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.100 Somoni (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.17 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 308 Somoni (R$ 141) | R$ 108 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 Somoni (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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