Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Somoni (8,005 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Somoni (8,478 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Somoni (5,923 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Somoni (1,853 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (2,777 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Somoni (2,634 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Somoni (8,501 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Somoni (2,113 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.792 Somoni (894 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Somoni (2,096 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Somoni (8,559 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Somoni (2,464 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.639 Somoni (870 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,335 Somoni (977,566 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,740 Somoni (731,391 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,595 Somoni (400,473 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,678 Somoni (721,781 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,355 Somoni (517,740 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916 Somoni (141,301 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238 Somoni (36,668 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,743 Somoni (577,577 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,429 Somoni (374,726 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 87 Somoni (13,424 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 512% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81 Somoni (12,499 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 229 Somoni (35,349 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252 Somoni (38,831 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 Somoni (46,800 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 Somoni (51,774 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,447 Somoni (21,054,266 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 321% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (1,474 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 Somoni (13,887 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 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) | 10 Somoni (1,543 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni (4,629 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (2,777 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni (8,680 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 396% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (4,629 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni (1,234 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (2,315 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (7,715 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni (25,921 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (5,401 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni (61,818 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni (7,715 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (5,473 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni (4,702 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni (1,543,036 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 417% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni (41,695 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni (4,357 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria
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