Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (₨622) | ₨330 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (₨1,437) | ₨293 | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨163 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (₨62) | ₨54 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (₨224) | ₨82 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (₨117) | ₨41 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (₨535) | ₨216 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (₨62) | ₨152 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (₨311) | ₨29 | + 978% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (₨62) | ₨149 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (₨564) | ₨766 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (₨54) | ₨87 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (₨28) | ₨35 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (₨42,276) | ₨31,549 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (₨17,009) | ₨20,122 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (₨1,828) | ₨4,477 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (₨31,487) | ₨22,933 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (₨15,358) | ₨14,192 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (₨1,701) | ₨3,664 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (₨3,264) | ₨511 | + 539% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (₨24,881) | ₨29,219 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (₨7,018) | ₨12,383 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (₨359) | ₨416 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (₨476) | ₨320 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (₨2,945) | ₨2,328 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (₨3,110) | ₨2,564 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (₨6,220) | ₨3,571 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (₨4,976) | ₨3,002 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (₨3,110,160) | ₨980,422 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (₨53) | ₨108 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (₨1,011) | ₨1,414 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨443) | ₨140 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (₨249) | ₨303 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (₨5,271) | ₨1,443 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (₨124) | ₨402 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (₨233) | ₨190 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (₨216) | ₨248 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (₨93) | ₨152 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (₨100) | ₨72 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (₨273) | ₨373 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tajikistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (₨933) | ₨1,357 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (₨746) | ₨595 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨1,244) | ₨2,086 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (₨498) | ₨594 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨124) | ₨229 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (₨124) | ₨175 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (₨3,494) | ₨1,530 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (₨124) | ₨244 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,553 prices entered by 971 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 40% more expensive than in India
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