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Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Somoni (₨302) | ₨386 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28 Somoni (₨205) | ₨255 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 Somoni (₨118) | ₨143 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Somoni (₨88) | ₨52 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (₨93) | ₨71 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 Somoni (₨111) | ₨36 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Somoni (₨177) | ₨195 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Somoni (₨63) | ₨141 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (₨22) | ₨25 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (₨52) | ₨121 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Somoni (₨335) | ₨859 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Somoni (₨81) | ₨82 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni (₨37) | ₨33 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 Somoni (₨52,095) | ₨30,869 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,000 Somoni (₨37,211) | ₨20,677 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (₨2,233) | ₨4,250 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,435 Somoni (₨18,123) | ₨23,657 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,097 Somoni (₨15,609) | ₨15,194 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 816 Somoni (₨6,071) | ₨4,591 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (₨2,233) | ₨910 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,500 Somoni (₨26,047) | ₨34,312 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (₨7,442) | ₨11,460 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Somoni (₨424) | ₨426 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 Somoni (₨223) | ₨555 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 56% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 250 Somoni (₨1,861) | ₨2,422 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Somoni (₨1,116) | ₨2,935 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180 Somoni (₨1,340) | ₨4,088 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Somoni (₨1,935) | ₨3,316 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,369 Somoni (₨940,455) | ₨870,351 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (₨60) | ₨79 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 Somoni (₨1,263) | ₨1,286 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Somoni (₨60) | ₨152 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Somoni (₨186) | ₨315 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,141 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 Somoni (₨149) | ₨276 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 Somoni (₨195) | ₨182 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (₨223) | ₨224 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (₨64) | ₨125 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (₨112) | ₨71 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨149) | ₨289 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 Somoni (₨812) | ₨1,205 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Somoni (₨670) | ₨499 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 Somoni (₨1,659) | ₨1,825 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (₨243) | ₨863 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (₨372) | ₨214 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Somoni (₨60) | ₨229 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,189 Somoni (₨16,293) | ₨37,379 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 540 Somoni (₨4,019) | ₨2,311 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (₨149) | ₨257 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 27,850 prices entered by 3,829 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 7% cheaper than in India
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