Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Brazil
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Tajikistan is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (R$ 40) | R$ 30 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (R$ 91) | R$ 31 | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 10 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.40 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (R$ 3.96) | R$ 7 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (R$ 20) | R$ 4.83 | + 310% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (R$ 3.96) | R$ 5.67 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (R$ 36) | R$ 43 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (R$ 3.42) | R$ 8 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (R$ 1.79) | R$ 3.82 | - 53% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (R$ 2,688) | R$ 2,832 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (R$ 1,082) | R$ 2,002 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (R$ 116) | R$ 592 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (R$ 2,002) | R$ 2,242 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (R$ 977) | R$ 1,480 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (R$ 108) | R$ 414 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (R$ 208) | R$ 84 | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (R$ 1,582) | R$ 2,006 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (R$ 446) | R$ 585 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (R$ 30) | R$ 19 | + 60% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Tajikistan is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (R$ 187) | R$ 245 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (R$ 198) | R$ 219 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (R$ 396) | R$ 347 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (R$ 316) | R$ 261 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Tajikistan is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (R$ 197,759) | R$ 99,097 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (R$ 3.37) | R$ 7 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (R$ 64) | R$ 223 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Tajikistan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (R$ 16) | R$ 52 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (R$ 335) | R$ 244 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (R$ 5.93) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (R$ 6) | R$ 4.62 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (R$ 17) | R$ 47 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (R$ 59) | R$ 92 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (R$ 47) | R$ 54 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (R$ 79) | R$ 189 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (R$ 222) | R$ 123 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Brazil
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