Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (Taka 308) | Taka 263 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (Taka 276) | Taka 344 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (Taka 226) | Taka 162 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (Taka 74) | Taka 74 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (Taka 102) | Taka 112 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (Taka 109) | Taka 50 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (Taka 230) | Taka 581 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Taka 107) | Taka 172 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (Taka 35) | Taka 26 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (Taka 67) | Taka 379 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (Taka 765) | Taka 1,686 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (Taka 98) | Taka 103 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (Taka 32) | Taka 41 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (Taka 48,346) | Taka 59,451 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (Taka 31,917) | Taka 33,978 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (Taka 2,715) | Taka 4,046 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (Taka 32,092) | Taka 35,113 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (Taka 24,422) | Taka 15,590 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (Taka 8,181) | Taka 3,803 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (Taka 2,793) | Taka 1,167 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (Taka 30,597) | Taka 35,909 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (Taka 8,212) | Taka 13,069 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (Taka 426) | Taka 431 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (Taka 332) | Taka 852 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (Taka 3,723) | Taka 1,746 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (Taka 2,338) | Taka 1,826 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (Taka 4,345) | Taka 5,220 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (Taka 5,865) | Taka 4,121 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 48% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (Taka 1,100,316) | Taka 2,253,970 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Taka 65) | Taka 95 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (Taka 1,176) | Taka 2,898 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Taka 592) | Taka 133 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (Taka 1,009) | Taka 498 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (Taka 275) | Taka 400 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Taka 313) | Taka 164 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Taka 290) | Taka 356 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (Taka 103) | Taka 84 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (Taka 179) | Taka 141 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (Taka 454) | Taka 167 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (Taka 1,413) | Taka 1,289 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (Taka 936) | Taka 888 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (Taka 3,201) | Taka 1,790 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (Taka 356) | Taka 817 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (Taka 209) | Taka 304 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (Taka 156) | Taka 536 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (Taka 33,949) | Taka 35,756 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (Taka 17) | Taka 1.67 | + 899% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (Taka 2,734) | Taka 1,882 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (Taka 258) | Taka 272 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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