Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 67% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 67% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (C$7) | C$28 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48 Somoni (C$6) | C$15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33 Somoni (C$4.38) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (C$1.12) | C$3.97 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (C$2.02) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Somoni (C$1.85) | C$5.71 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 37 Somoni (C$4.89) | C$13 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (C$1.60) | C$5.39 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.085 Somoni (C$0.67) | C$4.61 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11 Somoni (C$1.46) | C$3.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80 Somoni (C$10) | C$22 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13 Somoni (C$1.68) | C$3.32 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.228 Somoni (C$0.69) | C$2.73 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 68% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,317 Somoni (C$960) | C$3,592 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,651 Somoni (C$610) | C$2,780 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,472 Somoni (C$193) | C$233 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,884 Somoni (C$641) | C$2,780 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,448 Somoni (C$453) | C$2,235 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 476 Somoni (C$62) | C$147 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269 Somoni (C$35) | C$65 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,074 Somoni (C$535) | C$426 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,040 Somoni (C$268) | C$179 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 Somoni (C$9) | C$16 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Somoni (C$10) | C$30 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 24% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 461 Somoni (C$60) | C$73 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 404 Somoni (C$53) | C$56 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 629 Somoni (C$83) | C$133 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 503 Somoni (C$66) | C$209 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 81% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 81% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 102,262 Somoni (C$13,423) | C$32,984 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (C$1.24) | C$1.47 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 131 Somoni (C$17) | C$162 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Somoni (C$4.91) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 53% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Somoni (C$2.02) | C$16 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 Somoni (C$4.39) | C$39 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 790 Somoni (C$104) | C$94 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (C$2.42) | C$13 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53 Somoni (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31 Somoni (C$4.01) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (C$1.14) | C$4.56 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (C$2.06) | C$5.11 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (C$7) | C$39 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 50% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 167 Somoni (C$22) | C$82 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 Somoni (C$5.44) | C$36 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$289 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 397 Somoni (C$52) | C$162 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49 Somoni (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (C$4.59) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Somoni (C$3.86) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,599 Somoni (C$1,260) | C$728 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.601 Somoni (C$0.21) | C$0.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 278 Somoni (C$36) | C$72 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Somoni (C$3.60) | C$17 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 653 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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