Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Somoni (₨455) | ₨425 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Somoni (₨482) | ₨363 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Somoni (₨337) | ₨180 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Somoni (₨105) | ₨61 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (₨158) | ₨102 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Somoni (₨150) | ₨44 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Somoni (₨483) | ₨250 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Somoni (₨120) | ₨194 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.792 Somoni (₨51) | ₨41 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Somoni (₨119) | ₨162 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Somoni (₨487) | ₨941 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Somoni (₨140) | ₨92 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.639 Somoni (₨49) | ₨40 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,335 Somoni (₨55,577) | ₨46,262 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,740 Somoni (₨41,581) | ₨29,291 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,595 Somoni (₨22,768) | ₨5,648 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,678 Somoni (₨41,035) | ₨29,589 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,355 Somoni (₨29,435) | ₨17,760 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916 Somoni (₨8,033) | ₨4,874 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238 Somoni (₨2,085) | ₨727 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,743 Somoni (₨32,836) | ₨25,901 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,429 Somoni (₨21,304) | ₨12,652 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 87 Somoni (₨763) | ₨511 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81 Somoni (₨711) | ₨523 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 229 Somoni (₨2,010) | ₨2,399 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252 Somoni (₨2,208) | ₨2,579 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 Somoni (₨2,661) | ₨4,001 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 Somoni (₨2,943) | ₨2,864 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 32% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,447 Somoni (₨1,196,980) | ₨1,701,050 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (₨84) | ₨104 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 Somoni (₨790) | ₨1,619 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (₨88) | ₨97 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni (₨263) | ₨217 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,173 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (₨158) | ₨329 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni (₨493) | ₨220 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (₨263) | ₨307 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni (₨70) | ₨195 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (₨132) | ₨97 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (₨439) | ₨315 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni (₨1,474) | ₨1,419 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (₨307) | ₨590 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,843 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni (₨3,514) | ₨2,143 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni (₨439) | ₨766 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (₨311) | ₨240 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni (₨267) | ₨204 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni (₨87,725) | ₨42,526 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni (₨2,370) | ₨1,579 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni (₨248) | ₨271 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,616 prices entered by 476 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 13% more expensive than in India
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