Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Tajikistan is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (Rp 91,358) | Rp 45,378 | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (Rp 159,442) | Rp 54,330 | + 193% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (Rp 49,073) | Rp 27,591 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (Rp 12,041) | Rp 19,722 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (Rp 32,471) | Rp 26,707 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (Rp 29,855) | Rp 18,501 | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (Rp 85,919) | Rp 56,542 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Rp 17,605) | Rp 42,973 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (Rp 27,737) | Rp 22,558 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (Rp 16,669) | Rp 34,959 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Rp 123,436) | Rp 337,317 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (Rp 18,633) | Rp 20,426 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (Rp 11,009) | Rp 17,971 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Tajikistan is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (Rp 9,318,625) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (Rp 6,988,969) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (Rp 4,767,438) | Rp 496,641 | + 860% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (Rp 7,383,563) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (Rp 6,307,906) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (Rp 4,086,376) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 237% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (Rp 204,319) | Rp 400,530 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (Rp 3,405,313) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Rp 1,536,872) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Rp 78,533) | Rp 43,866 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Rp 104,271) | Rp 71,573 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Tajikistan is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (Rp 272,425) | Rp 624,572 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Rp 681,063) | Rp 439,901 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (Rp 681,063) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Rp 1,089,700) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Tajikistan is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (Rp 681,062,590) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (Rp 13,621) | Rp 11,904 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (Rp 272,425) | Rp 150,291 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Tajikistan is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Rp 96,899) | Rp 36,367 | + 166% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Rp 54,485) | Rp 60,467 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (Rp 1,154,254) | Rp 313,421 | + 268% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Rp 27,243) | Rp 130,123 | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (Rp 42,566) | Rp 19,595 | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (Rp 60,543) | Rp 34,558 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (Rp 19,325) | Rp 30,035 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (Rp 38,343) | Rp 15,580 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Tajikistan is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Rp 204,319) | Rp 216,012 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (Rp 108,970) | Rp 104,481 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Rp 272,425) | Rp 383,761 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Rp 108,970) | Rp 162,937 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Rp 27,243) | Rp 36,298 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Rp 27,243) | Rp 40,791 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (Rp 1,476) | Rp 2,029 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (Rp 272,425) | Rp 496,553 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (Rp 27,243) | Rp 35,528 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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