Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (Taka 675) | Taka 354 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (Taka 1,177) | Taka 372 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (Taka 362) | Taka 189 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (Taka 89) | Taka 91 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (Taka 240) | Taka 156 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (Taka 220) | Taka 83 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (Taka 634) | Taka 697 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Taka 130) | Taka 209 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (Taka 205) | Taka 37 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (Taka 123) | Taka 488 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Taka 911) | Taka 1,255 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (Taka 138) | Taka 130 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (Taka 81) | Taka 57 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (Taka 68,808) | Taka 48,251 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (Taka 51,606) | Taka 35,702 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (Taka 35,202) | Taka 3,885 | + 806% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (Taka 54,519) | Taka 61,660 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (Taka 46,577) | Taka 33,185 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (Taka 30,173) | Taka 3,381 | + 792% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (Taka 1,509) | Taka 945 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (Taka 25,144) | Taka 42,323 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Taka 11,348) | Taka 19,150 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Taka 580) | Taka 561 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Taka 770) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (Taka 2,012) | Taka 2,028 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Taka 5,029) | Taka 3,683 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (Taka 5,029) | Taka 7,920 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Taka 8,046) | Taka 4,630 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (Taka 5,028,887) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (Taka 101) | Taka 128 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (Taka 2,012) | Taka 3,514 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Taka 715) | Taka 228 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Taka 402) | Taka 647 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,685 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Taka 201) | Taka 409 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (Taka 314) | Taka 325 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (Taka 447) | Taka 468 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (Taka 143) | Taka 94 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (Taka 283) | Taka 172 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 640 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Taka 1,509) | Taka 1,598 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (Taka 805) | Taka 896 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Taka 2,012) | Taka 3,233 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Taka 805) | Taka 999 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Taka 201) | Taka 266 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Taka 201) | Taka 486 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,380 Somoni (Taka 134,573) | Taka 35,756 | + 276% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (Taka 11) | Taka 10 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (Taka 2,012) | Taka 1,738 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (Taka 181) | Taka 312 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 822 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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