Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (¥908) | ¥998 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (¥1,585) | ¥723 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (¥488) | ¥544 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (¥120) | ¥204 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (¥323) | ¥323 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (¥297) | ¥616 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (¥854) | ¥934 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (¥175) | ¥850 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (¥276) | ¥535 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (¥166) | ¥288 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (¥1,227) | ¥1,240 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (¥185) | ¥240 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (¥109) | ¥202 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (¥92,636) | ¥279,056 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (¥69,477) | ¥163,427 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (¥47,393) | ¥23,363 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (¥73,400) | ¥150,519 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (¥62,707) | ¥81,210 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (¥40,622) | ¥36,753 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (¥2,031) | ¥4,386 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (¥33,852) | ¥49,710 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (¥15,278) | ¥17,687 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (¥781) | ¥1,118 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (¥1,037) | ¥1,483 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (¥2,708) | ¥6,145 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (¥6,770) | ¥5,263 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (¥6,770) | ¥9,604 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (¥10,833) | ¥13,529 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (¥6,770,414) | ¥2,697,750 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (¥135) | ¥170 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (¥2,708) | ¥9,950 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (¥963) | ¥2,154 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (¥542) | ¥2,551 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,499 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (¥271) | ¥1,340 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (¥423) | ¥842 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (¥602) | ¥750 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (¥192) | ¥225 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (¥381) | ¥233 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,812 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (¥2,031) | ¥4,064 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (¥1,083) | ¥3,590 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (¥2,708) | ¥6,047 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (¥1,083) | ¥896 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (¥271) | ¥487 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (¥271) | ¥585 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,380 Somoni (¥181,176) | ¥98,506 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (¥15) | ¥52 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (¥2,708) | ¥9,275 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (¥244) | ¥587 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 812 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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