Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (Rp 116,980) | Rp 61,205 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (Rp 270,224) | Rp 48,353 | + 459% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,046 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (Rp 11,698) | Rp 21,836 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (Rp 42,113) | Rp 22,834 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (Rp 21,936) | Rp 14,630 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (Rp 100,603) | Rp 66,405 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (Rp 11,698) | Rp 43,134 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (Rp 58,490) | Rp 18,263 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (Rp 11,698) | Rp 34,771 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Rp 106,008) | Rp 406,659 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (Rp 10,125) | Rp 17,291 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (Rp 5,300) | Rp 16,247 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (Rp 7,950,571) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (Rp 3,198,823) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (Rp 343,685) | Rp 801,210 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (Rp 5,921,561) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (Rp 2,888,229) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (Rp 319,882) | Rp 505,106 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (Rp 613,920) | Rp 237,062 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (Rp 4,679,208) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Rp 1,319,876) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Rp 67,445) | Rp 57,323 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Rp 89,549) | Rp 95,242 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (Rp 553,843) | Rp 648,513 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Rp 584,901) | Rp 480,172 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (Rp 1,169,802) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Rp 935,842) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (Rp 584,900,986) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (Rp 9,959) | Rp 9,337 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (Rp 190,071) | Rp 419,026 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Rp 83,217) | Rp 19,709 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Rp 46,792) | Rp 89,583 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (Rp 991,281) | Rp 204,790 | + 384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Rp 23,396) | Rp 108,192 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Rp 43,868) | Rp 22,334 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Rp 40,580) | Rp 30,094 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (Rp 17,547) | Rp 22,886 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (Rp 18,830) | Rp 11,284 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (Rp 51,349) | Rp 119,565 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Rp 175,470) | Rp 261,585 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (Rp 140,376) | Rp 99,216 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Rp 233,960) | Rp 573,242 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Rp 93,584) | Rp 159,890 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Rp 23,396) | Rp 39,869 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Rp 23,396) | Rp 65,361 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (Rp 657,078) | Rp 509,555 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (Rp 23,396) | Rp 32,683 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 468 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Indonesia
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