Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (₨323) | ₨345 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (₨280) | ₨294 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 Somoni (₨371) | ₨141 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (₨32) | ₨52 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (₨97) | ₨75 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (₨121) | ₨37 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (₨194) | ₨235 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (₨87) | ₨149 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (₨32) | ₨32 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Somoni (₨58) | ₨138 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (₨585) | ₨721 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (₨56) | ₨86 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (₨29) | ₨35 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (₨43,868) | ₨33,225 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (₨17,650) | ₨19,978 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (₨1,896) | ₨4,391 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (₨32,673) | ₨18,113 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (₨15,936) | ₨11,868 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (₨1,765) | ₨3,639 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (₨3,387) | ₨712 | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (₨25,818) | ₨29,862 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (₨7,283) | ₨10,869 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (₨372) | ₨398 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (₨494) | ₨220 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (₨3,056) | ₨2,376 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (₨3,227) | ₨2,495 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (₨6,455) | ₨3,665 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (₨5,164) | ₨2,737 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (₨3,227,262) | ₨944,817 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (₨55) | ₨83 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (₨1,049) | ₨1,167 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨459) | ₨99 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (₨258) | ₨216 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (₨5,470) | ₨630 | + 768% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (₨129) | ₨319 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (₨242) | ₨170 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (₨224) | ₨260 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (₨97) | ₨139 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (₨104) | ₨72 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (₨283) | ₨216 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (₨968) | ₨1,196 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (₨775) | ₨478 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨1,291) | ₨1,484 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (₨516) | ₨517 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨129) | ₨180 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (₨129) | ₨187 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Somoni (₨3,227) | ₨1,488 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (₨129) | ₨272 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,694 prices entered by 1,820 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 34% more expensive than in India
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