Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (₨590) | ₨609 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (₨529) | ₨658 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (₨432) | ₨250 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (₨141) | ₨111 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (₨195) | ₨122 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (₨208) | ₨116 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (₨440) | ₨513 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (₨206) | ₨182 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (₨68) | ₨47 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (₨129) | ₨366 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (₨1,464) | ₨2,635 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (₨187) | ₨127 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (₨61) | ₨56 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (₨92,503) | ₨56,028 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (₨61,067) | ₨37,189 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (₨5,195) | ₨9,197 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (₨61,403) | ₨50,256 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (₨46,728) | ₨30,769 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (₨15,653) | ₨8,410 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (₨5,343) | ₨2,495 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (₨58,542) | ₨40,044 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (₨15,713) | ₨11,962 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (₨815) | ₨600 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (₨635) | ₨797 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (₨7,124) | ₨2,116 | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (₨4,473) | ₨3,603 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (₨8,314) | ₨6,737 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (₨11,222) | ₨5,639 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (₨2,105,288) | ₨1,997,080 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (₨124) | ₨112 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (₨2,250) | ₨1,909 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨1,132) | ₨311 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (₨1,931) | ₨401 | + 382% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (₨526) | ₨514 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (₨599) | ₨303 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (₨555) | ₨309 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (₨198) | ₨189 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (₨343) | ₨133 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (₨869) | ₨394 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (₨2,704) | ₨1,486 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (₨1,790) | ₨1,191 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (₨6,124) | ₨3,615 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (₨681) | ₨885 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (₨400) | ₨325 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (₨298) | ₨393 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (₨64,957) | ₨55,804 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (₨32) | ₨4.62 | + 588% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (₨5,232) | ₨4,249 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (₨494) | ₨216 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,205 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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