Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 Somoni (руб 452) | руб 521 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 47 Somoni (руб 404) | руб 373 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Somoni (руб 236) | руб 209 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Somoni (руб 64) | руб 83 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni (руб 155) | руб 135 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 Somoni (руб 257) | руб 223 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 42 Somoni (руб 362) | руб 428 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Somoni (руб 120) | руб 130 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.496 Somoni (руб 47) | руб 43 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (руб 105) | руб 84 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (руб 777) | руб 692 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (руб 100) | руб 153 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Somoni (руб 57) | руб 38 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,710 Somoni (руб 66,131) | руб 101,701 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,080 Somoni (руб 43,576) | руб 58,371 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,854 Somoni (руб 33,052) | руб 7,791 | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,246 Somoni (руб 44,999) | руб 55,623 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,266 Somoni (руб 36,586) | руб 29,765 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 985 Somoni (руб 8,449) | руб 5,810 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 539 Somoni (руб 4,622) | руб 840 | + 450% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,268 Somoni (руб 36,603) | руб 23,393 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni (руб 17,154) | руб 8,096 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 Somoni (руб 686) | руб 555 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 729 | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 978 Somoni (руб 8,386) | руб 5,748 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 800 Somoni (руб 6,862) | руб 3,213 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 995 Somoni (руб 8,534) | руб 7,605 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (руб 6,862) | руб 7,490 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 49% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (руб 4,288,612) | руб 2,780,330 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Somoni (руб 98) | руб 54 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 317 Somoni (руб 2,715) | руб 1,831 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (руб 610) | руб 280 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (руб 343) | руб 557 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,958 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (руб 172) | руб 341 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Somoni (руб 340) | руб 228 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 Somoni (руб 356) | руб 246 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Somoni (руб 206) | руб 129 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (руб 241) | руб 134 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni (руб 257) | руб 562 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Somoni (руб 686) | руб 1,946 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (руб 686) | руб 737 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,809 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 450 Somoni (руб 3,860) | руб 3,502 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (руб 686) | руб 547 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (руб 172) | руб 203 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (руб 172) | руб 266 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,078 Somoni (руб 43,558) | руб 56,114 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (руб 9) | руб 5.55 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 130 Somoni (руб 1,113) | руб 3,079 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (руб 154) | руб 191 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,805 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 25% more expensive than in Russia
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