Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (₨508) | ₨368 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (₨887) | ₨319 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (₨273) | ₨165 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (₨67) | ₨58 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (₨181) | ₨90 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (₨166) | ₨39 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (₨478) | ₨239 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (₨98) | ₨154 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (₨154) | ₨31 | + 401% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (₨93) | ₨169 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (₨687) | ₨769 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (₨104) | ₨91 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (₨61) | ₨38 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (₨51,826) | ₨40,484 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (₨38,870) | ₨24,222 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (₨26,515) | ₨5,258 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (₨41,064) | ₨24,750 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (₨35,082) | ₨14,691 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (₨22,727) | ₨6,007 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (₨1,136) | ₨665 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (₨18,939) | ₨29,903 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (₨8,547) | ₨11,999 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (₨437) | ₨535 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (₨580) | ₨428 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (₨1,515) | ₨2,524 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (₨3,788) | ₨2,741 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (₨3,788) | ₨4,298 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (₨6,060) | ₨3,255 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (₨3,787,792) | ₨1,326,030 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (₨76) | ₨105 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (₨1,515) | ₨1,104 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨539) | ₨138 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (₨303) | ₨276 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (₨6,419) | ₨905 | + 609% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (₨152) | ₨396 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (₨237) | ₨223 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (₨337) | ₨281 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (₨107) | ₨167 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (₨213) | ₨98 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨306 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (₨1,136) | ₨1,460 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (₨606) | ₨600 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨1,515) | ₨1,872 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (₨606) | ₨756 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨152) | ₨217 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (₨152) | ₨182 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (₨8) | ₨1.39 | + 489% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (₨1,515) | ₨1,638 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (₨152) | ₨270 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,915 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 51% more expensive than in India
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