Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (Rp 52,680) | Rp 62,389 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (Rp 47,196) | Rp 50,984 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (Rp 38,572) | Rp 29,325 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (Rp 12,573) | Rp 18,889 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (Rp 17,440) | Rp 26,350 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (Rp 18,595) | Rp 15,739 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (Rp 39,292) | Rp 69,458 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Rp 18,349) | Rp 39,153 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (Rp 6,045) | Rp 19,538 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (Rp 11,510) | Rp 30,210 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (Rp 130,721) | Rp 433,415 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (Rp 16,724) | Rp 15,764 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (Rp 5,467) | Rp 14,528 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (Rp 8,258,106) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (Rp 5,451,722) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (Rp 463,734) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (Rp 5,481,709) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (Rp 4,171,619) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (Rp 1,397,426) | Rp 660,848 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (Rp 477,026) | Rp 281,571 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (Rp 5,226,268) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (Rp 1,402,732) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (Rp 72,764) | Rp 52,955 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (Rp 56,698) | Rp 55,185 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (Rp 635,989) | Rp 658,752 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (Rp 399,348) | Rp 531,171 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (Rp 742,253) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (Rp 1,001,818) | Rp 911,737 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (Rp 187,946,956) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Rp 11,098) | Rp 9,131 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (Rp 200,907) | Rp 360,956 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Rp 101,054) | Rp 32,065 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (Rp 172,403) | Rp 138,988 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (Rp 46,981) | Rp 41,237 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Rp 53,449) | Rp 24,297 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Rp 49,536) | Rp 30,182 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (Rp 17,667) | Rp 19,131 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (Rp 30,593) | Rp 14,080 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (Rp 77,611) | Rp 66,998 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (Rp 241,427) | Rp 184,609 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (Rp 159,795) | Rp 105,675 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (Rp 546,748) | Rp 433,102 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (Rp 60,831) | Rp 128,455 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (Rp 35,703) | Rp 46,128 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (Rp 26,643) | Rp 51,877 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (Rp 5,798,972) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (Rp 2,841) | Rp 1,406 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (Rp 467,044) | Rp 588,150 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (Rp 44,082) | Rp 22,910 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia
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