Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (¥1,022) | ¥1,145 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (¥2,362) | ¥719 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥437 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (¥102) | ¥211 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (¥368) | ¥282 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (¥192) | ¥815 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (¥879) | ¥951 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (¥102) | ¥984 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (¥511) | ¥421 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (¥102) | ¥268 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (¥927) | ¥1,770 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (¥88) | ¥217 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (¥46) | ¥225 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (¥69,490) | ¥194,768 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (¥27,958) | ¥126,641 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (¥3,004) | ¥21,178 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (¥51,756) | ¥142,258 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (¥25,244) | ¥80,836 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (¥2,796) | ¥13,643 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (¥5,366) | ¥3,988 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (¥40,897) | ¥59,521 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (¥11,536) | ¥17,809 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (¥589) | ¥665 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (¥783) | ¥2,700 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (¥4,841) | ¥7,941 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (¥5,112) | ¥4,162 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (¥10,224) | ¥7,471 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (¥8,179) | ¥15,388 | - 47% | |
| 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 | 500,000 Somoni (¥5,112,169) | ¥2,576,380 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (¥87) | ¥161 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (¥1,661) | ¥16,725 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (¥727) | ¥1,370 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (¥409) | ¥1,955 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (¥8,664) | ¥3,523 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (¥204) | ¥2,205 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (¥383) | ¥648 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (¥355) | ¥409 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (¥153) | ¥143 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (¥165) | ¥184 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (¥449) | ¥3,583 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (¥1,534) | ¥4,280 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (¥1,227) | ¥3,593 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (¥2,045) | ¥6,242 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (¥818) | ¥1,034 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (¥204) | ¥533 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (¥204) | ¥526 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (¥5,743) | ¥11,178 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (¥204) | ¥554 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 611 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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