Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 240 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 132 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 Somoni (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 60 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 22 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 44 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 25 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Somoni (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 260 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (Mex$ 12,462) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (Mex$ 5,014) | Mex$ 9,278 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 1,068 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (Mex$ 9,282) | Mex$ 11,221 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (Mex$ 4,527) | Mex$ 6,225 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (Mex$ 501) | Mex$ 784 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 385 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (Mex$ 7,335) | Mex$ 6,925 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (Mex$ 2,069) | Mex$ 2,220 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 105 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 95 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 869 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (Mex$ 917) | Mex$ 661 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (Mex$ 1,834) | Mex$ 1,509 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (Mex$ 1,467) | Mex$ 1,156 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 22% 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$ 916,820) | Mex$ 341,317 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 545 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 85 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 225 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (Mex$ 1,554) | Mex$ 573 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 80 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 51 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 58 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 197 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Tajikistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 321 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 151 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 869 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 728 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 146 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 77 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 43 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,701 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (Mex$ 1,030) | Mex$ 933 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 65 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,728 prices entered by 1,154 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is about the same as in Mexico
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