Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Somoni (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 154 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 105 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22 Somoni (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 58 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 32 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 29 Somoni (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 67 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.714 Somoni (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64 Somoni (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 214 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 28 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.975 Somoni (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,167 Somoni (Mex$ 12,054) | Mex$ 19,038 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,192 Somoni (Mex$ 8,194) | Mex$ 8,889 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 250 Somoni (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 1,265 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,155 Somoni (Mex$ 8,120) | Mex$ 10,724 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,141 Somoni (Mex$ 6,139) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 952 Somoni (Mex$ 1,860) | Mex$ 937 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 228 Somoni (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 387 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (Mex$ 7,191) | Mex$ 7,514 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (Mex$ 1,930) | Mex$ 1,954 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 101 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48 Somoni (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 87 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 851 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 635 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (Mex$ 258,596) | Mex$ 326,490 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 496 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 78 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 226 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 549 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 68 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 49 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 59 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 176 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 171 Somoni (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 342 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 109 Somoni (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 140 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120 Somoni (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 922 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 408 Somoni (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 662 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 109 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Somoni (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 59 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 41 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (Mex$ 7,979) | Mex$ 9,936 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (Mex$ 3.91) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 416 Somoni (Mex$ 812) | Mex$ 851 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 55 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,951 prices entered by 1,409 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 17% cheaper than in Mexico
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