- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 32% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (₨385) | ₨541 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (₨285) | ₨605 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (₨114) | ₨220 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (₨193) | ₨108 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (₨143) | ₨121 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (₨57) | ₨81 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (₨371) | ₨437 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (₨86) | ₨154 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (₨43) | ₨40 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (₨57) | ₨307 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (₨2,140) | ₨2,141 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (₨143) | ₨117 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (₨29) | ₨56 | - 49% | |
| 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 (₨71,338) | ₨57,744 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (₨49,937) | ₨36,167 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (₨4,280) | ₨8,189 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (₨35,799) | ₨44,615 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,380 Somoni (₨19,683) | ₨25,314 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (₨18,548) | ₨6,795 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (₨4,280) | ₨2,646 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (₨57,070) | ₨39,967 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (₨28,535) | ₨11,006 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (₨571) | ₨499 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (₨499) | ₨816 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (₨5,707) | ₨2,600 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (₨4,280) | ₨4,026 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (₨7,134) | ₨6,156 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (₨9,987) | ₨5,399 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 36% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (₨1,027,268) | ₨1,834,970 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (₨114) | ₨89 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (₨856) | ₨2,526 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (₨143) | ₨227 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (₨713) | ₨639 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (₨1,141) | ₨2,133 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (₨624) | ₨275 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (₨300) | ₨340 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (₨143) | ₨142 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (₨171) | ₨109 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (₨428) | ₨637 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 31% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (₨1,427) | ₨1,494 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (₨1,141) | ₨1,128 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (₨856) | ₨3,688 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (₨2,854) | ₨3,101 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (₨499) | ₨526 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (₨285) | ₨392 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (₨100) | ₨548 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (₨5.71) | ₨28 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (₨2,854) | ₨4,012 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (₨428) | ₨187 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,515 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan
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