- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 51% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (Taka 240) | Taka 329 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (Taka 178) | Taka 426 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (Taka 71) | Taka 173 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (Taka 120) | Taka 73 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (Taka 89) | Taka 98 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (Taka 36) | Taka 58 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (Taka 231) | Taka 368 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (Taka 53) | Taka 147 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (Taka 27) | Taka 24 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (Taka 36) | Taka 342 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (Taka 1,333) | Taka 2,486 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (Taka 89) | Taka 101 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (Taka 18) | Taka 46 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 3% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (Taka 44,426) | Taka 42,612 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (Taka 31,098) | Taka 34,991 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (Taka 2,666) | Taka 3,724 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (Taka 22,294) | Taka 42,959 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (Taka 15,993) | Taka 25,756 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (Taka 11,551) | Taka 3,716 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (Taka 2,666) | Taka 2,062 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (Taka 35,541) | Taka 43,935 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (Taka 17,770) | Taka 14,666 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (Taka 355) | Taka 291 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (Taka 311) | Taka 545 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (Taka 3,554) | Taka 2,103 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (Taka 2,666) | Taka 2,596 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (Taka 4,443) | Taka 4,703 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (Taka 6,220) | Taka 4,026 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 67% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (Taka 639,736) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Taka 71) | Taka 92 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (Taka 533) | Taka 2,448 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (Taka 89) | Taka 297 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (Taka 444) | Taka 476 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (Taka 711) | Taka 1,238 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (Taka 389) | Taka 304 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (Taka 187) | Taka 360 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (Taka 89) | Taka 87 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (Taka 107) | Taka 110 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (Taka 267) | Taka 320 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (Taka 889) | Taka 1,533 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (Taka 711) | Taka 787 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (Taka 533) | Taka 3,706 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Taka 1,777) | Taka 2,759 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (Taka 311) | Taka 1,315 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Taka 178) | Taka 332 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (Taka 62) | Taka 547 | - 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (Taka 3.55) | Taka 14 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (Taka 1,777) | Taka 2,557 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (Taka 267) | Taka 229 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,391 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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