- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 120 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 95 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 67 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 31 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 62 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 38 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 223 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (Mex$ 4.27) | Mex$ 20 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (Mex$ 10,668) | Mex$ 19,527 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (Mex$ 7,467) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (Mex$ 5,353) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (Mex$ 3,840) | Mex$ 6,773 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (Mex$ 2,774) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 381 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (Mex$ 8,534) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (Mex$ 4,267) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 105 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 87 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (Mex$ 853) | Mex$ 811 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 667 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (Mex$ 1,493) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (Mex$ 153,614) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 460 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 75 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 189 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 548 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 48 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 54 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 126 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 378 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 137 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 742 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 103 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 55 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 44 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (Mex$ 0.85) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 724 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 52 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,202 prices entered by 1,174 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.134
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico
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