Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (Taka 700) | Taka 535 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (Taka 1,617) | Taka 449 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (Taka 70) | Taka 102 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (Taka 252) | Taka 133 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (Taka 131) | Taka 80 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (Taka 602) | Taka 347 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (Taka 70) | Taka 207 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (Taka 350) | Taka 26 | + 1234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (Taka 70) | Taka 571 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Taka 634) | Taka 1,347 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (Taka 61) | Taka 112 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (Taka 32) | Taka 53 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (Taka 47,583) | Taka 43,087 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (Taka 19,144) | Taka 21,416 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (Taka 2,057) | Taka 4,489 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (Taka 35,439) | Taka 37,342 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (Taka 17,286) | Taka 20,129 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (Taka 1,914) | Taka 3,105 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (Taka 3,674) | Taka 947 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (Taka 28,004) | Taka 36,542 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Taka 7,899) | Taka 16,205 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Taka 404) | Taka 369 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Taka 536) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (Taka 3,315) | Taka 2,612 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Taka 3,501) | Taka 3,117 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (Taka 7,001) | Taka 9,947 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Taka 5,601) | Taka 6,827 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (Taka 3,500,523) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (Taka 60) | Taka 91 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (Taka 1,138) | Taka 1,696 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Taka 498) | Taka 296 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Taka 280) | Taka 1,395 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (Taka 5,933) | Taka 1,191 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Taka 140) | Taka 498 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Taka 263) | Taka 208 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Taka 243) | Taka 690 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (Taka 105) | Taka 173 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (Taka 113) | Taka 229 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (Taka 307) | Taka 304 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Tajikistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Taka 1,050) | Taka 1,410 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (Taka 840) | Taka 885 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Taka 1,400) | Taka 3,617 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Taka 560) | Taka 1,328 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Taka 140) | Taka 393 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Taka 140) | Taka 600 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (Taka 3,932) | Taka 1,057 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (Taka 140) | Taka 264 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 609 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Bangladesh
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