Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (R$ 4.01) | R$ 3.32 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (R$ 5.56) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (R$ 5.93) | R$ 5.61 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.96 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (R$ 1.93) | R$ 4.00 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.67) | R$ 4.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (R$ 42) | R$ 39 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (R$ 5.33) | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (R$ 1.74) | R$ 3.31 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (R$ 2,632) | R$ 3,240 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (R$ 1,737) | R$ 1,910 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (R$ 148) | R$ 564 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (R$ 1,747) | R$ 2,037 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (R$ 1,329) | R$ 1,338 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (R$ 445) | R$ 343 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (R$ 152) | R$ 79 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (R$ 1,665) | R$ 1,537 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (R$ 447) | R$ 428 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (R$ 203) | R$ 199 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (R$ 127) | R$ 171 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (R$ 237) | R$ 306 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (R$ 319) | R$ 243 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 49% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (R$ 59,891) | R$ 88,691 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.54) | R$ 4.35 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (R$ 64) | R$ 211 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (R$ 55) | R$ 43 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (R$ 5.63) | R$ 5.27 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (R$ 10) | R$ 3.66 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (R$ 25) | R$ 37 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (R$ 77) | R$ 100 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (R$ 51) | R$ 51 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (R$ 174) | R$ 177 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (R$ 1,848) | R$ 2,791 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (R$ 0.91) | R$ 1.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (R$ 149) | R$ 114 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,539 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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