Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 41% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 40% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Somoni (70,262 ₫) | 57,502 ₫ | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 Somoni (52,333 ₫) | 95,344 ₫ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 Somoni (35,143 ₫) | 36,320 ₫ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (18,487 ₫) | 34,056 ₫ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Somoni (22,721 ₫) | 31,070 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 Somoni (19,455 ₫) | 22,632 ₫ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (56,074 ₫) | 128,717 ₫ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Somoni (21,465 ₫) | 59,455 ₫ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.278 Somoni (8,611 ₫) | 29,177 ₫ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (14,390 ₫) | 21,009 ₫ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Somoni (145,588 ₫) | 340,806 ₫ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (17,539 ₫) | 22,487 ₫ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.680 Somoni (7,407 ₫) | 23,062 ₫ | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 42% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,322 Somoni (10,712,213 ₫) | 25,697,300 ₫ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,371 Somoni (6,786,280 ₫) | 18,058,500 ₫ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235 Somoni (473,236 ₫) | 1,575,120 ₫ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,155 Somoni (6,351,081 ₫) | 12,831,500 ₫ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,917 Somoni (3,859,529 ₫) | 8,694,160 ₫ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272 Somoni (547,645 ₫) | 766,813 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 244 Somoni (490,970 ₫) | 262,699 ₫ | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,487 Somoni (7,018,161 ₫) | 8,671,020 ₫ | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919 Somoni (1,848,974 ₫) | 2,695,490 ₫ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Somoni (98,496 ₫) | 197,111 ₫ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Somoni (90,064 ₫) | 72,689 ₫ | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 28% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 361 Somoni (725,968 ₫) | 993,010 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 331 Somoni (665,685 ₫) | 775,181 ₫ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471 Somoni (948,153 ₫) | 2,365,010 ₫ | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 Somoni (778,295 ₫) | 1,580,210 ₫ | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 63% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,919 Somoni (152,814,335 ₫) | 1,086,160,000 ₫ | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (13,313 ₫) | 18,858 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 111 Somoni (222,654 ₫) | 176,836 ₫ | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38 Somoni (76,082 ₫) | 127,816 ₫ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 9% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (85,917 ₫) | 43,639 ₫ | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 76 Somoni (153,195 ₫) | 129,807 ₫ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 410 Somoni (826,045 ₫) | 782,378 ₫ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (41,515 ₫) | 96,240 ₫ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 Somoni (52,818 ₫) | 61,999 ₫ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Somoni (51,913 ₫) | 84,163 ₫ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Somoni (21,441 ₫) | 30,905 ₫ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Somoni (26,687 ₫) | 22,724 ₫ | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (50,276 ₫) | 110,450 ₫ | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 10% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 Somoni (258,829 ₫) | 474,704 ₫ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68 Somoni (136,291 ₫) | 199,711 ₫ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 604,866 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 303 Somoni (609,559 ₫) | 618,513 ₫ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 Somoni (72,193 ₫) | 172,204 ₫ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (45,531 ₫) | 47,709 ₫ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Somoni (28,485 ₫) | 25,264 ₫ | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,090 Somoni (6,218,796 ₫) | 11,164,000 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.689 Somoni (3,400 ₫) | 1,751 ₫ | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 347 Somoni (697,982 ₫) | 537,583 ₫ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (36,672 ₫) | 28,181 ₫ | + 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 216 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 02, 2021.
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