- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (¥324) | ¥1,054 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (¥240) | ¥698 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (¥96) | ¥436 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (¥162) | ¥205 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (¥120) | ¥285 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (¥48) | ¥777 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (¥312) | ¥910 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (¥72) | ¥697 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (¥36) | ¥414 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (¥48) | ¥265 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (¥1,798) | ¥1,538 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (¥120) | ¥203 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (¥24) | ¥198 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (¥59,946) | ¥231,808 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (¥41,962) | ¥125,591 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (¥3,597) | ¥21,159 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (¥30,082) | ¥113,754 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (¥21,581) | ¥74,885 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (¥15,586) | ¥12,611 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (¥3,597) | ¥4,134 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (¥47,957) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (¥23,978) | ¥16,830 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (¥480) | ¥693 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (¥420) | ¥1,932 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (¥4,796) | ¥6,829 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (¥3,597) | ¥4,215 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (¥5,995) | ¥8,321 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (¥8,392) | ¥13,972 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 79% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (¥863,220) | ¥2,590,890 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (¥96) | ¥145 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (¥719) | ¥11,257 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (¥120) | ¥1,278 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (¥599) | ¥1,016 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (¥959) | ¥3,622 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (¥525) | ¥707 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (¥252) | ¥455 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (¥120) | ¥137 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (¥144) | ¥217 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (¥360) | ¥2,939 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (¥1,199) | ¥3,981 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (¥959) | ¥3,365 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (¥719) | ¥14,181 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (¥2,398) | ¥7,768 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (¥420) | ¥880 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (¥240) | ¥487 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (¥84) | ¥560 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (¥5) | ¥56 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (¥2,398) | ¥10,296 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (¥360) | ¥468 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,827 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 68% cheaper than in Japan
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