Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to China
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (44元) | 46元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (76元) | 40元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (24元) | 16元 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (5.77元) | 18元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (16元) | 19元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (14元) | 11元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (41元) | 63元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (13元) | 6元 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (59元) | 118元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (5.28元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (4,467元) | 15,059元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (3,350元) | 9,006元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (2,285元) | 421元 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (3,539元) | 7,547元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (3,023元) | 4,347元 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (1,959元) | 262元 | + 647% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (98元) | 115元 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (1,632元) | 1,143元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (737元) | 589元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (38元) | 39元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (50元) | 51元 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (131元) | 529元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (326元) | 248元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (326元) | 626元 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (522元) | 828元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (326,443元) | 161,247元 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (7元) | 9元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (131元) | 204元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (46元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (26元) | 27元 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (553元) | 391元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (13元) | 53元 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (29元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (18元) | 15元 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tajikistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (98元) | 265元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (52元) | 110元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (131元) | 348元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (52元) | 79元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (13元) | 29元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (0.71元) | 0.20元 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (131元) | 410元 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (13元) | 24元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,395 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 17% cheaper than in China
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