Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (2,833 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (4,944 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (1,522 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (373 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (1,007 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (926 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (2,664 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (546 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (860 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (517 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (3,827 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (578 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (341 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 44% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Tajikistan is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (288,931 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (216,698 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (147,818 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (228,933 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (195,581 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (126,701 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (6,335 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (105,584 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (47,652 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (2,435 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (3,233 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 116% | |
Clothes | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Tajikistan is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (8,447 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (21,117 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (21,117 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (33,787 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Tajikistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (21,116,869 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 164% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (422 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (8,447 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 56% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Tajikistan is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (3,004 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 685% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (1,689 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (35,789 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (845 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (1,320 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (1,877 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (599 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (1,189 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (6,335 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (3,379 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (8,447 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (3,379 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (845 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (845 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (46 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (8,447 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (845 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 63% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria
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