Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (1,667 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (1,448 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 Somoni (1,917 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (167 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (502 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (625 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (1,000 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (447 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (167 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Somoni (298 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (3,021 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (289 ₦) | 366 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (151 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (226,572 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (91,159 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (9,794 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (168,750 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (82,308 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (9,116 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (17,495 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (133,346 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (37,613 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (1,922 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (2,552 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (15,783 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (16,668 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (33,337 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (26,669 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (16,668,275 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (284 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (5,417 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (2,371 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (1,333 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (28,249 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (667 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (1,250 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (1,156 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (500 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (537 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (1,463 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (5,000 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (4,000 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 18,463 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (6,667 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (2,667 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (667 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (667 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 178,695 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 108 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Somoni (16,668 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (667 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 717 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria
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