- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (Rp 40,540) | Rp 65,531 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (Rp 30,030) | Rp 49,511 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (Rp 12,012) | Rp 30,885 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (Rp 20,270) | Rp 18,934 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (Rp 15,015) | Rp 22,695 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (Rp 6,006) | Rp 14,388 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (Rp 39,038) | Rp 60,646 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (Rp 9,009) | Rp 37,954 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (Rp 4,504) | Rp 18,653 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (Rp 6,006) | Rp 31,286 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (Rp 225,221) | Rp 371,771 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (Rp 15,015) | Rp 18,926 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (Rp 3,003) | Rp 15,260 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (Rp 7,507,383) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (Rp 5,255,168) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (Rp 450,443) | Rp 887,496 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (Rp 3,767,355) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (Rp 2,702,658) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (Rp 1,951,919) | Rp 667,380 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (Rp 450,443) | Rp 252,522 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (Rp 6,005,906) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (Rp 3,002,953) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (Rp 60,059) | Rp 59,625 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (Rp 52,552) | Rp 55,089 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 1% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (Rp 600,591) | Rp 659,239 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (Rp 450,443) | Rp 428,524 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (Rp 750,738) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (Rp 1,051,034) | Rp 936,471 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 61% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (Rp 108,106,310) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Rp 12,012) | Rp 8,791 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (Rp 90,089) | Rp 382,650 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (Rp 15,015) | Rp 24,611 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (Rp 75,074) | Rp 90,441 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (Rp 120,118) | Rp 332,164 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (Rp 65,690) | Rp 23,390 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (Rp 31,531) | Rp 32,514 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (Rp 15,015) | Rp 15,188 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (Rp 18,018) | Rp 12,682 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (Rp 45,044) | Rp 81,236 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 52% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (Rp 150,148) | Rp 211,083 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (Rp 120,118) | Rp 98,679 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (Rp 90,089) | Rp 460,234 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Rp 300,295) | Rp 497,062 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (Rp 52,552) | Rp 118,309 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Rp 30,030) | Rp 45,661 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (Rp 10,510) | Rp 54,748 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,000 Somoni (Rp 1,501,477) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (Rp 601) | Rp 1,846 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (Rp 300,295) | Rp 521,125 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (Rp 45,044) | Rp 24,789 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,650 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1501.477
IDR
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia
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