Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Tajikistan is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Somoni (Rp 84,420) | Rp 67,167 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Somoni (Rp 89,416) | Rp 61,090 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Somoni (Rp 62,467) | Rp 32,593 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Somoni (Rp 19,543) | Rp 25,633 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (Rp 29,292) | Rp 31,337 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Somoni (Rp 27,781) | Rp 12,592 | + 121% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Somoni (Rp 89,652) | Rp 72,901 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Somoni (Rp 22,285) | Rp 45,403 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.792 Somoni (Rp 9,426) | Rp 22,376 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Somoni (Rp 22,107) | Rp 32,966 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Somoni (Rp 90,265) | Rp 344,694 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Somoni (Rp 25,984) | Rp 18,943 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.639 Somoni (Rp 9,177) | Rp 15,178 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,335 Somoni (Rp 10,309,684) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,740 Somoni (Rp 7,713,459) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,595 Somoni (Rp 4,223,505) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,678 Somoni (Rp 7,612,109) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,355 Somoni (Rp 5,460,227) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916 Somoni (Rp 1,490,202) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238 Somoni (Rp 386,709) | Rp 378,883 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,743 Somoni (Rp 6,091,289) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,429 Somoni (Rp 3,951,969) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 87 Somoni (Rp 141,578) | Rp 91,402 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81 Somoni (Rp 131,815) | Rp 83,441 | + 58% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Tajikistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 229 Somoni (Rp 372,798) | Rp 651,126 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252 Somoni (Rp 409,517) | Rp 458,661 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 Somoni (Rp 493,569) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 Somoni (Rp 546,023) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Tajikistan is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,447 Somoni (Rp 222,044,195) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (Rp 15,549) | Rp 12,092 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 Somoni (Rp 146,460) | Rp 535,183 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Tajikistan is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (Rp 16,273) | Rp 22,456 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni (Rp 48,820) | Rp 96,147 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (Rp 29,292) | Rp 66,604 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni (Rp 91,537) | Rp 26,592 | + 244% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (Rp 48,820) | Rp 33,023 | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni (Rp 13,019) | Rp 27,953 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (Rp 24,410) | Rp 21,349 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (Rp 81,366) | Rp 84,361 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Tajikistan is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni (Rp 273,367) | Rp 261,890 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (Rp 56,957) | Rp 96,262 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni (Rp 651,950) | Rp 397,663 | + 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni (Rp 81,366) | Rp 149,637 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (Rp 57,724) | Rp 38,785 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni (Rp 49,588) | Rp 50,891 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni (Rp 16,273,293) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 135% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni (Rp 439,727) | Rp 433,566 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni (Rp 45,954) | Rp 46,882 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
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