Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (1,412 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (1,265 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (1,034 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (337 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (467 ₦) | 561 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (498 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (1,053 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (492 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (162 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (308 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (3,504 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (448 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (147 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (221,346 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (146,125 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (12,430 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (146,929 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (111,814 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (37,456 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (12,786 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (140,082 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (37,598 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (1,950 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (1,520 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (17,047 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (10,704 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (19,895 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (26,852 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (5,037,640 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (297 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (5,385 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (2,709 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (4,621 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,486 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (1,259 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (1,433 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (1,328 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (474 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (820 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (2,080 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (6,471 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (4,283 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (14,655 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (1,630 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (957 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (714 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (155,433 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (76 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (12,518 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (1,182 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,188 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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