- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (₨398) | ₨561 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (₨295) | ₨625 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (₨118) | ₨224 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (₨199) | ₨107 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (₨147) | ₨122 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (₨59) | ₨81 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (₨383) | ₨601 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (₨88) | ₨157 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (₨44) | ₨40 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (₨59) | ₨283 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (₨2,212) | ₨2,980 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (₨147) | ₨117 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (₨29) | ₨57 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (₨73,723) | ₨55,913 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (₨51,606) | ₨35,841 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (₨4,423) | ₨8,271 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (₨36,996) | ₨45,604 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (₨26,540) | ₨29,046 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (₨19,168) | ₨7,054 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (₨4,423) | ₨2,742 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (₨58,978) | ₨41,241 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (₨29,489) | ₨11,212 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (₨590) | ₨508 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (₨516) | ₨1,031 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (₨5,898) | ₨2,517 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (₨4,423) | ₨3,919 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (₨7,372) | ₨6,685 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (₨10,321) | ₨5,433 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (₨1,061,608) | ₨2,201,860 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (₨118) | ₨92 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (₨885) | ₨2,619 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (₨147) | ₨241 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (₨737) | ₨774 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (₨1,180) | ₨2,396 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (₨645) | ₨326 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (₨310) | ₨361 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (₨147) | ₨156 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (₨177) | ₨111 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (₨442) | ₨585 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 55% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (₨1,474) | ₨1,463 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (₨1,180) | ₨1,197 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (₨885) | ₨3,978 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨2,949) | ₨3,261 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (₨516) | ₨1,228 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨295) | ₨400 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (₨103) | ₨548 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,000 Somoni (₨14,745) | ₨57,507 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (₨5.90) | ₨50 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (₨2,949) | ₨3,895 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (₨442) | ₨275 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,339 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
14.745
PKR
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan
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