Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (₨273) | ₨374 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (₨245) | ₨278 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (₨200) | ₨138 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (₨65) | ₨51 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (₨91) | ₨71 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (₨97) | ₨36 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (₨204) | ₨212 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (₨95) | ₨134 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (₨31) | ₨28 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (₨60) | ₨127 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (₨679) | ₨799 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (₨87) | ₨84 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (₨28) | ₨35 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (₨42,864) | ₨32,341 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (₨28,297) | ₨19,833 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (₨2,407) | ₨4,330 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (₨28,453) | ₨22,135 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (₨21,653) | ₨13,235 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (₨7,253) | ₨3,267 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (₨2,476) | ₨734 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (₨27,127) | ₨29,901 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (₨7,281) | ₨10,367 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (₨378) | ₨378 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (₨294) | ₨361 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (₨3,301) | ₨2,385 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (₨2,073) | ₨2,611 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (₨3,853) | ₨3,751 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (₨5,200) | ₨2,705 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (₨975,548) | ₨934,217 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (₨58) | ₨75 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (₨1,043) | ₨1,170 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨525) | ₨98 | + 436% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (₨895) | ₨200 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨917 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (₨244) | ₨245 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (₨277) | ₨176 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (₨257) | ₨234 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (₨92) | ₨147 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (₨159) | ₨69 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (₨403) | ₨233 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (₨1,253) | ₨1,246 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (₨829) | ₨475 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (₨2,838) | ₨1,930 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (₨316) | ₨678 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (₨185) | ₨219 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (₨138) | ₨200 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (₨30,100) | ₨33,946 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (₨15) | ₨2.10 | + 603% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (₨2,424) | ₨1,782 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (₨229) | ₨259 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,716 prices entered by 2,341 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 15% more expensive than in India
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