Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 47% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Somoni (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Somoni (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Somoni (5.08 zł) | 8 zł | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (3.02 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 Somoni (3.63 zł) | 10 zł | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Somoni (2.76 zł) | 7 zł | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 Somoni (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (3.37 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.222 Somoni (1.39 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (2.25 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77 Somoni (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (3.01 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.652 Somoni (1.20 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 55% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,254 Somoni (1,724 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,444 Somoni (1,130 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 207 Somoni (68 zł) | 471 zł | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,075 Somoni (1,009 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,812 Somoni (595 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268 Somoni (88 zł) | 280 zł | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 242 Somoni (80 zł) | 47 zł | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,344 Somoni (1,097 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 935 Somoni (307 zł) | 403 zł | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42 Somoni (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31 Somoni (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 36% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 345 Somoni (113 zł) | 246 zł | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 311 Somoni (102 zł) | 118 zł | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 438 Somoni (144 zł) | 310 zł | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 Somoni (109 zł) | 350 zł | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 62% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,607 Somoni (22,843 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (2.15 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 110 Somoni (36 zł) | 94 zł | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 Somoni (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 Somoni (27 zł) | 28 zł | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 Somoni (45 zł) | 101 zł | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Somoni (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 Somoni (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (3.38 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (4.02 zł) | 8 zł | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 Somoni (8 zł) | 36 zł | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 35% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Somoni (41 zł) | 68 zł | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 Somoni (21 zł) | 54 zł | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 Somoni (100 zł) | 138 zł | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 Somoni (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 Somoni (4.38 zł) | 8 zł | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,074 Somoni (1,009 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.567 Somoni (0.19 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 320 Somoni (105 zł) | 119 zł | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Somoni (4.89 zł) | 14 zł | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 9,200 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 5,060 zł (15,418 Somoni) in Dushanbe.
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