Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 71% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 Somoni (C$3.66) | C$16 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Somoni (C$2.53) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 Somoni (C$1.58) | C$5.78 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (C$1.01) | C$2.28 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Somoni (C$1.21) | C$2.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Somoni (C$0.89) | C$3.49 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (C$2.92) | C$9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (C$1.07) | C$3.70 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.123 Somoni (C$0.46) | C$2.51 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (C$0.75) | C$2.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 68 Somoni (C$8) | C$17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (C$0.97) | C$2.12 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.505 Somoni (C$0.39) | C$1.70 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,703 Somoni (C$522) | C$1,188 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,412 Somoni (C$379) | C$935 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 210 Somoni (C$23) | C$193 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,932 Somoni (C$325) | C$1,045 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,789 Somoni (C$198) | C$662 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 147 Somoni (C$16) | C$175 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 205 Somoni (C$23) | C$47 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,237 Somoni (C$359) | C$368 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 955 Somoni (C$106) | C$122 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (C$4.40) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 Somoni (C$3.18) | C$22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 39% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 330 Somoni (C$37) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 311 Somoni (C$35) | C$52 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 438 Somoni (C$49) | C$99 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332 Somoni (C$37) | C$120 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 74% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,607 Somoni (C$7,725) | C$26,424 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (C$0.73) | C$1.20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91 Somoni (C$10) | C$83 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 Somoni (C$4.34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (C$4.74) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 81 Somoni (C$9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 139 Somoni (C$15) | C$178 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (C$2.30) | C$8 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Somoni (C$2.74) | C$3.97 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 Somoni (C$2.72) | C$4.83 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (C$1.12) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 Somoni (C$1.39) | C$2.14 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Somoni (C$2.47) | C$19 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 50% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124 Somoni (C$14) | C$52 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 Somoni (C$7) | C$23 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$146 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 305 Somoni (C$34) | C$98 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 Somoni (C$3.75) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (C$2.54) | C$3.82 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 Somoni (C$1.48) | C$5.46 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,074 Somoni (C$341) | C$496 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.567 Somoni (C$0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 320 Somoni (C$36) | C$42 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Somoni (C$1.65) | C$12 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 165 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,800 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$1,306 (11,766 Somoni) in Dushanbe.
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