Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74 Somoni (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 287 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 126 Somoni (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 145 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37 Somoni (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 66 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Somoni (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Somoni (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 41 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Somoni (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 Somoni (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 82 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 46 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Somoni (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 270 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (Mex$ 12,464) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (Mex$ 9,348) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (Mex$ 6,377) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (Mex$ 9,876) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (Mex$ 8,437) | Mex$ 6,891 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (Mex$ 5,466) | Mex$ 706 | + 674% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 385 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (Mex$ 4,555) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Mex$ 2,056) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 110 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 118 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 983 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 684 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Mex$ 1,458) | Mex$ 1,317 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (Mex$ 910,940) | Mex$ 361,153 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 538 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 78 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 201 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (Mex$ 1,544) | Mex$ 618 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 78 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 56 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 63 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.000 Somoni (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 34 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Somoni (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 236 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 353 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 157 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 828 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 775 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 152 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 83 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 364) | Mex$ 918 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 69 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,854 prices entered by 966 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.822
MXN
/
TJS
Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 91% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 158% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 74% more expensive than in Mexico