Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (Rp 61,826) | Rp 48,924 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Somoni (Rp 61,826) | Rp 55,115 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 Somoni (Rp 24,730) | Rp 32,165 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (Rp 6,183) | Rp 20,667 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Somoni (Rp 19,784) | Rp 25,337 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 Somoni (Rp 18,548) | Rp 17,064 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (Rp 37,096) | Rp 61,721 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (Rp 14,838) | Rp 37,576 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (Rp 6,183) | Rp 19,651 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (Rp 9,892) | Rp 33,333 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Somoni (Rp 123,652) | Rp 374,037 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Somoni (Rp 13,602) | Rp 18,761 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni (Rp 6,183) | Rp 18,326 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,500 Somoni (Rp 9,273,932) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Somoni (Rp 3,091,311) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Somoni (Rp 247,305) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Somoni (Rp 7,419,145) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,000 Somoni (Rp 2,473,048) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 Somoni (Rp 309,131) | Rp 979,539 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 900 Somoni (Rp 1,112,872) | Rp 329,516 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (Rp 4,946,097) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Somoni (Rp 989,219) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Somoni (Rp 74,191) | Rp 66,640 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Somoni (Rp 123,652) | Rp 68,439 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Somoni (Rp 556,436) | Rp 680,041 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (Rp 347,618) | Rp 424,371 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (Rp 646,104) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (Rp 872,045) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (Rp 163,600,809) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (Rp 8,903) | Rp 8,926 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (Rp 247,305) | Rp 228,023 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Rp 87,964) | Rp 23,270 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (Rp 150,071) | Rp 59,151 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (Rp 40,896) | Rp 80,956 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Rp 46,526) | Rp 22,650 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (Rp 37,096) | Rp 44,295 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (Rp 18,548) | Rp 22,030 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Somoni (Rp 12,365) | Rp 12,336 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Somoni (Rp 80,374) | Rp 89,053 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (Rp 210,153) | Rp 176,169 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (Rp 139,095) | Rp 105,763 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (Rp 475,923) | Rp 361,319 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (Rp 52,951) | Rp 133,391 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (Rp 31,078) | Rp 36,857 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (Rp 23,192) | Rp 48,318 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (Rp 5,047,789) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (Rp 2,473) | Rp 1,787 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (Rp 406,544) | Rp 604,695 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (Rp 38,371) | Rp 28,321 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 915 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia
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