- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (₨205) | ₨420 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (₨152) | ₨266 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (₨61) | ₨142 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (₨103) | ₨52 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (₨76) | ₨71 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (₨30) | ₨39 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (₨197) | ₨201 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (₨46) | ₨138 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (₨23) | ₨25 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (₨30) | ₨122 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (₨1,139) | ₨830 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (₨76) | ₨82 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (₨15) | ₨33 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (₨37,976) | ₨30,969 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (₨26,583) | ₨21,025 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (₨2,279) | ₨4,536 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (₨19,057) | ₨24,627 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (₨13,672) | ₨15,559 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (₨9,874) | ₨3,830 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (₨2,279) | ₨825 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (₨30,381) | ₨33,772 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (₨15,191) | ₨10,650 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (₨304) | ₨380 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (₨266) | ₨551 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (₨3,038) | ₨2,403 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (₨2,279) | ₨2,670 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (₨3,798) | ₨3,751 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (₨5,317) | ₨2,912 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 41% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (₨546,860) | ₨878,278 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (₨61) | ₨78 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (₨456) | ₨1,348 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (₨76) | ₨136 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (₨380) | ₨285 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (₨608) | ₨1,553 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨257 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (₨332) | ₨178 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (₨160) | ₨225 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (₨76) | ₨135 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (₨91) | ₨72 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (₨228) | ₨277 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 60% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (₨760) | ₨1,190 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (₨608) | ₨472 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (₨456) | ₨1,972 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨1,519) | ₨1,765 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (₨266) | ₨618 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨152) | ₨195 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (₨53) | ₨208 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (₨3.04) | ₨58 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (₨1,519) | ₨1,881 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (₨228) | ₨252 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,782 prices entered by 4,576 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 28% cheaper than in India
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