Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (3,318 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (7,664 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 2,363 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (332 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (1,194 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (622 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (2,853 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (332 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (1,659 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (332 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (3,006 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (287 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (150 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (225,486 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (90,722 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (9,747 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (167,941 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (81,913 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (9,072 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (17,411 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (132,707 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (37,433 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (1,913 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (2,540 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (15,708 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (16,588 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (33,177 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (26,541 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (16,588,344 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (282 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (5,391 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (2,360 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (1,327 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (28,114 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (664 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (1,244 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (1,151 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (498 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (534 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (1,456 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tajikistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (4,977 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (3,981 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (6,635 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (2,654 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (664 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (664 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (18,635 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (664 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 288 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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