Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Somoni (¥740) | ¥1,035 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Somoni (¥783) | ¥817 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Somoni (¥547) | ¥618 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Somoni (¥171) | ¥237 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (¥257) | ¥335 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Somoni (¥243) | ¥439 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Somoni (¥785) | ¥1,195 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Somoni (¥195) | ¥822 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.792 Somoni (¥83) | ¥509 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Somoni (¥194) | ¥312 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Somoni (¥791) | ¥1,267 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Somoni (¥228) | ¥276 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.639 Somoni (¥80) | ¥293 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,335 Somoni (¥90,319) | ¥365,082 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,740 Somoni (¥67,575) | ¥197,811 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,595 Somoni (¥37,000) | ¥19,132 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,678 Somoni (¥66,687) | ¥145,654 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,355 Somoni (¥47,835) | ¥106,059 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916 Somoni (¥13,055) | ¥8,349 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238 Somoni (¥3,388) | ¥4,448 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,743 Somoni (¥53,363) | ¥74,559 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,429 Somoni (¥34,622) | ¥25,414 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 87 Somoni (¥1,240) | ¥1,338 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81 Somoni (¥1,155) | ¥2,815 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 229 Somoni (¥3,266) | ¥9,315 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252 Somoni (¥3,588) | ¥5,103 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 Somoni (¥4,324) | ¥9,892 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 Somoni (¥4,783) | ¥12,189 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,447 Somoni (¥1,945,241) | ¥3,060,780 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (¥136) | ¥169 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 Somoni (¥1,283) | ¥8,198 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (¥143) | ¥2,133 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni (¥428) | ¥2,551 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (¥257) | ¥1,337 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni (¥802) | ¥930 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (¥428) | ¥622 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni (¥114) | ¥224 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (¥214) | ¥188 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (¥713) | ¥4,604 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni (¥2,395) | ¥4,908 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (¥499) | ¥3,881 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni (¥5,711) | ¥8,269 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni (¥713) | ¥1,244 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (¥506) | ¥547 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni (¥434) | ¥674 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni (¥142,564) | ¥51,659 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni (¥3,852) | ¥9,530 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni (¥403) | ¥613 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 48% cheaper than in Japan
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