Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to China
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Somoni (30元) | 42元 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 Somoni (23元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 Somoni (36元) | 15元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Somoni (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (12元) | 16元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Somoni (15元) | 11元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 Somoni (36元) | 50元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Somoni (10元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 Somoni (3.98元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Somoni (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Somoni (28元) | 94元 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 18 Somoni (12元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.375 Somoni (3.57元) | 13元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,528 Somoni (3,668元) | 13,997元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,562 Somoni (2,364元) | 6,833元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,822 Somoni (3,200元) | 450元 | + 612% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 Somoni (2,665元) | 6,875元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,000 Somoni (1,327元) | 3,656元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Somoni (1,327元) | 296元 | + 348% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 Somoni (191元) | 100元 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,380 Somoni (1,580元) | 1,460元 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 Somoni (1,264元) | 553元 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84 Somoni (56元) | 55元 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 78% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 78% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 Somoni (53元) | 418元 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Somoni (100元) | 296元 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Somoni (66元) | 570元 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Somoni (133元) | 705元 | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Somoni (99,543元) | 148,726元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (5.93元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Somoni (199元) | 233元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (7元) | 51元 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni (20元) | 84元 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (12元) | 67元 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni (37元) | 57元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (20元) | 25元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni (5.31元) | 7元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (10元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (33元) | 85元 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni (111元) | 178元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (23元) | 109元 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni (266元) | 320元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni (33元) | 81元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (24元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni (20元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni (6,636元) | 3,924元 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni (179元) | 414元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni (19元) | 26元 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 849 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 26% cheaper than in China
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