Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni (руб 326) | руб 399 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Somoni (руб 283) | руб 284 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 Somoni (руб 375) | руб 143 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni (руб 33) | руб 65 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Somoni (руб 98) | руб 88 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (руб 122) | руб 128 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni (руб 195) | руб 345 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (руб 87) | руб 108 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni (руб 33) | руб 35 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Somoni (руб 58) | руб 66 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (руб 590) | руб 583 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (руб 56) | руб 109 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (руб 30) | руб 28 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (руб 44,264) | руб 68,166 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (руб 17,809) | руб 37,974 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (руб 1,913) | руб 6,392 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (руб 32,968) | руб 31,618 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (руб 16,080) | руб 22,018 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (руб 1,781) | руб 4,038 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (руб 3,418) | руб 448 | + 663% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (руб 26,051) | руб 24,813 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (руб 7,348) | руб 6,723 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (руб 375) | руб 416 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (руб 499) | руб 926 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (руб 3,083) | руб 4,661 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (руб 3,256) | руб 2,580 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (руб 6,513) | руб 5,654 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (руб 5,210) | руб 6,714 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (руб 3,256,407) | руб 1,237,120 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (руб 55) | руб 47 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (руб 1,058) | руб 1,548 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (руб 463) | руб 476 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (руб 261) | руб 504 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (руб 5,519) | руб 1,289 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (руб 130) | руб 311 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (руб 244) | руб 183 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (руб 226) | руб 206 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (руб 98) | руб 77 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (руб 105) | руб 97 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (руб 286) | руб 580 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (руб 977) | руб 1,480 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (руб 782) | руб 574 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (руб 1,303) | руб 3,401 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (руб 521) | руб 387 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (руб 130) | руб 168 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (руб 130) | руб 221 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Somoni (руб 3,256) | руб 3,491 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (руб 130) | руб 160 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,699 prices entered by 706 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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