- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (1,043 ₦) | 2,357 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (772 ₦) | 2,044 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (309 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (521 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (386 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (154 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (1,004 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (232 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (116 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (154 ₦) | 334 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (5,793 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (386 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (77 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (193,086 ₦) | 360,261 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (135,160 ₦) | 246,799 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (11,585 ₦) | 29,156 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (96,894 ₦) | 229,782 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (69,511 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (50,202 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (11,585 ₦) | 6,649 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (154,469 ₦) | 116,626 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (77,234 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (1,545 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (1,352 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (15,447 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (11,585 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (19,309 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (27,032 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 46% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (2,780,439 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (309 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (2,317 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (386 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (1,931 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (3,089 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (1,690 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (811 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (386 ₦) | 407 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (463 ₦) | 464 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (1,159 ₦) | 1,608 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (3,862 ₦) | 5,634 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (3,089 ₦) | 3,362 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (2,317 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (7,723 ₦) | 15,322 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (1,352 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (772 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (270 ₦) | 565 ₦ | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (15 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (7,723 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (1,159 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,401 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria
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