Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (Taka 372) | Taka 230 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (Taka 323) | Taka 376 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 Somoni (Taka 428) | Taka 184 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (Taka 37) | Taka 79 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (Taka 112) | Taka 105 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (Taka 139) | Taka 54 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (Taka 223) | Taka 526 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Taka 100) | Taka 159 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (Taka 37) | Taka 28 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Somoni (Taka 66) | Taka 442 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Taka 674) | Taka 1,478 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (Taka 64) | Taka 102 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (Taka 34) | Taka 45 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (Taka 50,523) | Taka 64,159 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (Taka 20,328) | Taka 34,477 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (Taka 2,184) | Taka 4,050 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (Taka 37,630) | Taka 39,073 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (Taka 18,354) | Taka 22,885 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (Taka 2,033) | Taka 4,140 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (Taka 3,901) | Taka 1,099 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (Taka 29,735) | Taka 37,254 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Taka 8,387) | Taka 15,000 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Taka 429) | Taka 411 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Taka 569) | Taka 621 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (Taka 3,519) | Taka 1,987 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Taka 3,717) | Taka 2,314 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (Taka 7,434) | Taka 4,295 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Taka 5,947) | Taka 4,454 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (Taka 3,716,863) | Taka 3,080,790 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (Taka 63) | Taka 94 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (Taka 1,208) | Taka 1,477 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Taka 529) | Taka 129 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Taka 297) | Taka 491 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (Taka 6,299) | Taka 1,039 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Taka 149) | Taka 405 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Taka 279) | Taka 230 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Taka 258) | Taka 411 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (Taka 112) | Taka 82 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (Taka 120) | Taka 100 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (Taka 326) | Taka 240 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Taka 1,115) | Taka 1,281 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (Taka 892) | Taka 958 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Taka 1,487) | Taka 2,103 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Taka 595) | Taka 1,179 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Taka 149) | Taka 284 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Taka 149) | Taka 650 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Somoni (Taka 3,717) | Taka 1,420 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (Taka 149) | Taka 259 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 937 prices entered by 246 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
7.434
BDT
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Bangladesh
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