Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 72% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 33 Somoni (C$3.67) | C$16 | 76% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 23 Somoni (C$2.54) | C$10 | 75% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 14 Somoni (C$1.59) | C$5.99 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 9 Somoni (C$1.01) | C$2.17 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11 Somoni (C$1.21) | C$2.71 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 8 Somoni (C$0.89) | C$3.34 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 26 Somoni (C$2.93) | C$9 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 10 Somoni (C$1.07) | C$3.86 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 4.123 Somoni (C$0.46) | C$2.67 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 7 Somoni (C$0.75) | C$2.96 | 75% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 68 Somoni (C$8) | C$17 | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 9 Somoni (C$0.98) | C$2.14 | 54% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 3.505 Somoni (C$0.39) | C$1.78 | 78% |
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 66% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,703 Somoni (C$524) | C$1,188 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,412 Somoni (C$380) | C$935 | 59% |
| 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$327) | C$1,045 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,789 Somoni (C$199) | 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$361) | C$368 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 955 Somoni (C$106) | C$122 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 40 Somoni (C$4.41) | C$9 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 29 Somoni (C$3.19) | C$22 | 86% |
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 39% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 74% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 69,607 Somoni (C$7,756) | C$26,266 | 70% |
| 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$4.36) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 65% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 43 Somoni (C$4.76) | 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$2.31) | C$8 | 70% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 25 Somoni (C$2.75) | C$3.97 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 25 Somoni (C$2.73) | C$4.83 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10 Somoni (C$1.12) | C$3.16 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 13 Somoni (C$1.40) | C$2.14 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 22 Somoni (C$2.48) | C$19 | 87% |
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 50% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Dushanbe (Tajikistan) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 34 Somoni (C$3.76) | C$8 | 54% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 23 Somoni (C$2.55) | C$3.82 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 13 Somoni (C$1.49) | C$5.46 | 73% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,074 Somoni (C$343) | 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$1.66) | C$12 | 86% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,700 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$1,273 (11,426 Somoni) in Dushanbe.