Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (₨1,608) | ₨519 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (₨3,714) | ₨742 | + 400% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (₨161) | ₨119 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (₨579) | ₨168 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (₨302) | ₨102 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (₨1,383) | ₨658 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (₨161) | ₨194 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (₨804) | ₨51 | + 1465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (₨161) | ₨220 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (₨1,457) | ₨2,141 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (₨139) | ₨170 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (₨73) | ₨77 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (₨109,285) | ₨65,360 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (₨43,970) | ₨44,450 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (₨4,724) | ₨14,918 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (₨81,395) | ₨47,849 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (₨39,700) | ₨35,800 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (₨4,397) | ₨10,123 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (₨8,439) | ₨2,270 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (₨64,318) | ₨53,975 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (₨18,142) | ₨18,356 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (₨927) | ₨851 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (₨1,231) | ₨797 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (₨7,613) | ₨4,868 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (₨8,040) | ₨7,670 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (₨16,080) | ₨17,357 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (₨12,864) | ₨8,106 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (₨8,039,806) | ₨5,697,890 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (₨137) | ₨146 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (₨2,613) | ₨4,073 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (₨1,144) | ₨237 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (₨643) | ₨572 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (₨13,626) | ₨1,768 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (₨322) | ₨1,267 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (₨603) | ₨575 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (₨558) | ₨371 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (₨241) | ₨352 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (₨259) | ₨116 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (₨706) | ₨681 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Tajikistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (₨2,412) | ₨2,016 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (₨1,930) | ₨1,908 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨3,216) | ₨4,907 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (₨1,286) | ₨1,025 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨322) | ₨469 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (₨322) | ₨513 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (₨9,032) | ₨4,729 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (₨322) | ₨237 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 932 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan
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