Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Somoni (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 Somoni (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (R$ 2.49) | R$ 3.88 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 Somoni (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (R$ 5.97) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (R$ 2.49) | R$ 4.57 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.98) | R$ 4.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Somoni (R$ 50) | R$ 38 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Somoni (R$ 5.48) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni (R$ 2.49) | R$ 3.38 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,500 Somoni (R$ 3,733) | R$ 3,116 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Somoni (R$ 1,244) | R$ 1,822 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Somoni (R$ 100) | R$ 495 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Somoni (R$ 2,987) | R$ 2,079 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,000 Somoni (R$ 996) | R$ 1,300 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 Somoni (R$ 124) | R$ 370 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 900 Somoni (R$ 448) | R$ 79 | + 468% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (R$ 1,991) | R$ 1,688 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Somoni (R$ 398) | R$ 467 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Somoni (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Somoni (R$ 50) | R$ 17 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Somoni (R$ 224) | R$ 210 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (R$ 140) | R$ 194 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (R$ 260) | R$ 326 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (R$ 351) | R$ 248 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (R$ 65,858) | R$ 88,292 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (R$ 3.58) | R$ 4.48 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (R$ 100) | R$ 224 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (R$ 7) | R$ 5.95 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Somoni (R$ 4.98) | R$ 4.10 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Somoni (R$ 32) | R$ 43 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (R$ 85) | R$ 95 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (R$ 56) | R$ 53 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (R$ 192) | R$ 184 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (R$ 2,032) | R$ 3,562 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (R$ 1.00) | R$ 1.27 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (R$ 164) | R$ 116 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,882 prices entered by 1,583 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Brazil
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