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Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 Somoni (¥556) | ¥1,019 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Somoni (¥291) | ¥714 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Somoni (¥116) | ¥466 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Somoni (¥126) | ¥199 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Somoni (¥151) | ¥272 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Somoni (¥210) | ¥653 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Somoni (¥291) | ¥890 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (¥140) | ¥621 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (¥35) | ¥427 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (¥82) | ¥261 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Somoni (¥524) | ¥1,550 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Somoni (¥127) | ¥210 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni (¥58) | ¥200 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 Somoni (¥81,520) | ¥238,838 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,000 Somoni (¥58,229) | ¥120,252 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (¥3,494) | ¥23,358 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,435 Somoni (¥28,360) | ¥123,093 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,097 Somoni (¥24,425) | ¥84,293 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 816 Somoni (¥9,500) | ¥11,955 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (¥3,494) | ¥4,050 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,500 Somoni (¥40,760) | ¥61,346 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (¥11,646) | ¥15,579 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Somoni (¥664) | ¥745 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 Somoni (¥349) | ¥1,601 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 250 Somoni (¥2,911) | ¥6,784 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Somoni (¥1,747) | ¥4,071 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180 Somoni (¥2,096) | ¥8,377 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Somoni (¥3,028) | ¥12,050 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,369 Somoni (¥1,471,662) | ¥2,782,080 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (¥93) | ¥146 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 Somoni (¥2,562) | ¥13,003 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Somoni (¥93) | ¥1,232 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Somoni (¥291) | ¥1,175 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,451 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 Somoni (¥233) | ¥672 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 Somoni (¥306) | ¥735 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (¥349) | ¥471 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (¥100) | ¥143 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (¥175) | ¥221 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (¥233) | ¥2,643 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 Somoni (¥1,271) | ¥4,236 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Somoni (¥1,048) | ¥3,338 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 Somoni (¥2,596) | ¥8,199 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (¥381) | ¥943 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (¥582) | ¥487 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Somoni (¥93) | ¥532 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,189 Somoni (¥25,496) | ¥53,054 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 540 Somoni (¥6,289) | ¥9,945 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (¥233) | ¥472 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,799 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 62% cheaper than in Japan
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