Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Brazil
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Tajikistan is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (R$ 54) | R$ 34 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (R$ 4.06) | R$ 5.81 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (R$ 5.93) | R$ 9 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (R$ 5.62) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (R$ 3.71) | R$ 4.92 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Tajikistan is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (R$ 3,140) | R$ 3,750 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (R$ 2,355) | R$ 2,506 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (R$ 1,606) | R$ 587 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (R$ 2,488) | R$ 2,721 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (R$ 2,125) | R$ 1,720 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (R$ 1,377) | R$ 513 | + 168% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (R$ 69) | R$ 89 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (R$ 1,147) | R$ 1,987 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (R$ 518) | R$ 631 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 71% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (R$ 92) | R$ 249 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (R$ 229) | R$ 248 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (R$ 229) | R$ 412 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (R$ 367) | R$ 301 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (R$ 229,479) | R$ 115,133 | + 99% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.60 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (R$ 92) | R$ 228 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Tajikistan is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (R$ 18) | R$ 43 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (R$ 389) | R$ 263 | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (R$ 13) | R$ 5.31 | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Tajikistan is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Tajikistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (R$ 69) | R$ 112 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (R$ 37) | R$ 66 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (R$ 92) | R$ 199 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,404 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (R$ 0.50) | R$ 1.31 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (R$ 92) | R$ 125 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in Brazil
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