Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (₨692) | ₨477 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Somoni (₨692) | ₨617 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 Somoni (₨277) | ₨253 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (₨69) | ₨111 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Somoni (₨222) | ₨147 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 Somoni (₨208) | ₨85 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (₨415) | ₨736 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (₨166) | ₨147 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (₨69) | ₨52 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (₨111) | ₨285 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Somoni (₨1,385) | ₨1,607 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Somoni (₨152) | ₨133 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni (₨69) | ₨80 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,500 Somoni (₨103,861) | ₨65,208 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Somoni (₨34,620) | ₨40,675 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Somoni (₨2,770) | ₨11,662 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Somoni (₨83,089) | ₨44,902 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,000 Somoni (₨27,696) | ₨32,659 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 Somoni (₨3,462) | ₨8,932 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 900 Somoni (₨12,463) | ₨2,572 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (₨55,393) | ₨44,098 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Somoni (₨11,079) | ₨23,617 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Somoni (₨831) | ₨667 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Somoni (₨1,385) | ₨516 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Somoni (₨6,232) | ₨3,054 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (₨3,893) | ₨5,408 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (₨7,236) | ₨8,399 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (₨9,766) | ₨5,912 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (₨1,832,208) | ₨2,463,580 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni (₨100) | ₨107 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (₨2,770) | ₨2,108 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨985) | ₨260 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (₨1,681) | ₨616 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (₨458) | ₨463 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (₨521) | ₨350 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (₨415) | ₨441 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (₨208) | ₨189 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Somoni (₨138) | ₨169 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Somoni (₨900) | ₨480 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (₨2,354) | ₨1,849 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (₨1,558) | ₨1,458 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (₨5,330) | ₨3,680 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (₨593) | ₨850 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (₨348) | ₨437 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (₨260) | ₨435 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (₨56,531) | ₨58,894 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (₨28) | ₨39 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (₨4,553) | ₨4,106 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (₨430) | ₨267 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,869 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan
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