Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 214 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 118 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 53 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 72 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 40 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 233 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (Mex$ 10,061) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (Mex$ 6,642) | Mex$ 8,614 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 1,034 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (Mex$ 6,679) | Mex$ 10,152 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,947 Somoni (Mex$ 5,100) | Mex$ 4,898 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 718 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 381 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (Mex$ 6,368) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (Mex$ 1,709) | Mex$ 2,031 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 101 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 91 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 845 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 650 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (Mex$ 904) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 1,106 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (Mex$ 228,990) | Mex$ 341,309 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 530 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 82 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 174 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 82 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 56 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 190 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 311 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 146 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 836 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 680 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 121 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 39 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (Mex$ 7,065) | Mex$ 9,977 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (Mex$ 3.46) | Mex$ 2.61 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 991 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 61 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,011 prices entered by 1,201 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 28% cheaper than in Mexico
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