Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 Somoni (₨1,161) | ₨802 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35 Somoni (₨901) | ₨1,160 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 Somoni (₨1,406) | ₨585 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Somoni (₨323) | ₨227 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (₨463) | ₨309 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Somoni (₨592) | ₨158 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54 Somoni (₨1,388) | ₨977 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Somoni (₨373) | ₨266 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 Somoni (₨154) | ₨103 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Somoni (₨386) | ₨630 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 Somoni (₨1,083) | ₨2,642 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 18 Somoni (₨463) | ₨243 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.375 Somoni (₨138) | ₨146 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,528 Somoni (₨142,139) | ₨93,306 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,562 Somoni (₨91,591) | ₨55,839 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,822 Somoni (₨123,981) | ₨20,080 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,017 Somoni (₨103,276) | ₨79,128 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,000 Somoni (₨51,425) | ₨39,248 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Somoni (₨51,425) | ₨16,807 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 287 Somoni (₨7,390) | ₨2,605 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,380 Somoni (₨61,208) | ₨61,383 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 Somoni (₨48,967) | ₨29,384 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,214 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84 Somoni (₨2,167) | ₨2,976 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 62% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80 Somoni (₨2,057) | ₨4,498 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Somoni (₨3,857) | ₨9,724 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Somoni (₨2,571) | ₨12,486 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Somoni (₨5,143) | ₨13,517 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Somoni (₨3,856,899) | ₨2,800,000 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (₨230) | ₨272 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Somoni (₨7,714) | ₨3,752 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (₨257) | ₨230 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni (₨771) | ₨838 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni (₨463) | ₨1,222 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni (₨1,446) | ₨649 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (₨771) | ₨557 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni (₨206) | ₨396 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (₨386) | ₨217 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (₨1,286) | ₨495 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni (₨4,319) | ₨3,859 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni (₨900) | ₨1,827 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni (₨10,301) | ₨8,435 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni (₨1,286) | ₨2,877 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni (₨912) | ₨566 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni (₨784) | ₨836 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni (₨257,127) | ₨149,999 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni (₨6,948) | ₨5,305 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni (₨726) | ₨637 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 995 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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