Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (¥390) | ¥1,001 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (¥349) | ¥722 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (¥286) | ¥446 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (¥93) | ¥214 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (¥129) | ¥289 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (¥138) | ¥501 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (¥291) | ¥1,246 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (¥136) | ¥640 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (¥45) | ¥381 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (¥85) | ¥260 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (¥968) | ¥1,652 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (¥124) | ¥221 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (¥40) | ¥277 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (¥61,133) | ¥212,128 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (¥40,358) | ¥121,270 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (¥3,433) | ¥15,948 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (¥40,580) | ¥127,445 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (¥30,881) | ¥86,552 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (¥10,345) | ¥11,000 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (¥3,531) | ¥3,835 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (¥38,689) | ¥39,892 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (¥10,384) | ¥10,465 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (¥539) | ¥749 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (¥420) | ¥2,162 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (¥4,708) | ¥6,528 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (¥2,956) | ¥4,644 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (¥5,495) | ¥7,685 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (¥7,416) | ¥13,013 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (¥1,391,322) | ¥2,936,380 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (¥82) | ¥142 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (¥1,487) | ¥9,348 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (¥748) | ¥1,406 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (¥1,276) | ¥929 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (¥348) | ¥554 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (¥396) | ¥669 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (¥367) | ¥525 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (¥131) | ¥206 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (¥226) | ¥238 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (¥575) | ¥2,654 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (¥1,787) | ¥3,275 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (¥1,183) | ¥3,323 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (¥4,047) | ¥5,924 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (¥450) | ¥806 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (¥264) | ¥520 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (¥197) | ¥510 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (¥42,928) | ¥47,417 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (¥21) | ¥26 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (¥3,457) | ¥8,220 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (¥326) | ¥491 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,247 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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