Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (₨1,743) | ₨972 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (₨3,043) | ₨1,004 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (₨936) | ₨365 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (₨230) | ₨175 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (₨620) | ₨282 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (₨570) | ₨255 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (₨1,640) | ₨1,139 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (₨336) | ₨290 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (₨529) | ₨117 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (₨318) | ₨549 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (₨2,356) | ₨2,784 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (₨356) | ₨289 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (₨210) | ₨191 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (₨177,827) | ₨115,670 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (₨133,371) | ₨70,950 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (₨90,977) | ₨25,995 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (₨140,901) | ₨59,502 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (₨120,374) | ₨50,821 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (₨77,980) | ₨20,152 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (₨3,899) | ₨2,097 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (₨64,984) | ₨71,636 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (₨29,328) | ₨23,262 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (₨1,499) | ₨1,718 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (₨1,990) | ₨1,977 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (₨5,199) | ₨3,426 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (₨12,997) | ₨6,254 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (₨12,997) | ₨13,199 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (₨20,795) | ₨8,569 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (₨12,996,722) | ₨4,456,060 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (₨260) | ₨270 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (₨5,199) | ₨4,626 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨1,849) | ₨1,015 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (₨1,040) | ₨1,391 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (₨22,027) | ₨3,667 | + 501% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (₨520) | ₨521 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (₨812) | ₨922 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (₨1,155) | ₨736 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (₨369) | ₨249 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (₨732) | ₨242 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (₨3,899) | ₨3,545 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (₨2,079) | ₨2,089 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨5,199) | ₨7,109 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (₨2,079) | ₨880 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨520) | ₨669 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (₨520) | ₨659 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (₨28) | ₨3.79 | + 642% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (₨5,199) | ₨3,764 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (₨520) | ₨415 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,790 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan
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