Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (¥481) | ¥981 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (¥418) | ¥700 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 Somoni (¥553) | ¥414 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (¥48) | ¥205 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (¥145) | ¥251 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (¥180) | ¥655 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (¥288) | ¥964 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (¥129) | ¥741 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (¥48) | ¥391 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Somoni (¥86) | ¥300 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (¥871) | ¥1,420 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (¥83) | ¥178 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (¥44) | ¥217 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (¥65,345) | ¥299,320 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (¥26,291) | ¥164,446 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (¥2,825) | ¥21,056 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (¥48,668) | ¥150,152 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (¥23,738) | ¥78,123 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (¥2,629) | ¥11,902 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (¥5,046) | ¥4,118 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (¥38,458) | ¥70,060 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (¥10,848) | ¥12,705 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (¥554) | ¥794 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (¥736) | ¥2,406 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (¥4,552) | ¥7,319 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (¥4,807) | ¥4,417 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (¥9,614) | ¥8,375 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (¥7,692) | ¥13,139 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (¥4,807,218) | ¥2,627,120 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (¥82) | ¥135 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (¥1,562) | ¥10,272 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (¥684) | ¥1,148 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (¥385) | ¥1,229 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (¥8,147) | ¥5,176 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (¥192) | ¥803 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (¥361) | ¥611 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (¥334) | ¥528 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (¥144) | ¥152 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (¥155) | ¥258 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (¥422) | ¥3,156 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (¥1,442) | ¥3,672 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (¥1,154) | ¥3,638 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (¥1,923) | ¥6,066 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (¥769) | ¥1,131 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (¥192) | ¥435 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (¥192) | ¥548 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Somoni (¥4,807) | ¥9,625 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (¥192) | ¥530 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 953 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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