- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni (руб 190) | руб 357 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni (руб 141) | руб 284 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni (руб 56) | руб 134 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni (руб 95) | руб 64 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni (руб 70) | руб 81 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni (руб 28) | руб 146 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni (руб 183) | руб 307 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni (руб 42) | руб 94 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (руб 21) | руб 35 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni (руб 28) | руб 62 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni (руб 1,057) | руб 528 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni (руб 70) | руб 94 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni (руб 14) | руб 32 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni (руб 35,232) | руб 74,460 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni (руб 24,663) | руб 39,896 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (руб 2,114) | руб 6,144 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni (руб 17,680) | руб 37,069 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,800 Somoni (руб 12,684) | руб 24,805 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni (руб 9,160) | руб 3,895 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (руб 2,114) | руб 482 | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni (руб 28,186) | руб 26,462 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (руб 14,093) | руб 5,863 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni (руб 282) | руб 384 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni (руб 247) | руб 523 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni (руб 2,819) | руб 5,275 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni (руб 2,114) | руб 3,110 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (руб 3,523) | руб 5,592 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni (руб 4,933) | руб 7,318 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni (руб 507,346) | руб 1,162,950 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (руб 56) | руб 43 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni (руб 423) | руб 1,672 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni (руб 70) | руб 318 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni (руб 352) | руб 498 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni (руб 564) | руб 1,251 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 232 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni (руб 308) | руб 159 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni (руб 148) | руб 205 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni (руб 70) | руб 70 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni (руб 85) | руб 103 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (руб 211) | руб 520 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni (руб 705) | руб 1,635 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (руб 564) | руб 669 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni (руб 423) | руб 4,972 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (руб 1,409) | руб 3,313 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni (руб 247) | руб 371 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (руб 141) | руб 176 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni (руб 49) | руб 227 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,742 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni (руб 2.82) | руб 4.78 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (руб 1,409) | руб 3,075 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni (руб 211) | руб 137 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,559 prices entered by 899 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in Russia
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