Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni (руб 586) | руб 491 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni (руб 1,023) | руб 392 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni (руб 315) | руб 185 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (руб 77) | руб 84 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni (руб 208) | руб 116 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni (руб 192) | руб 185 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni (руб 551) | руб 440 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (руб 113) | руб 107 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni (руб 178) | руб 45 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni (руб 107) | руб 74 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (руб 792) | руб 661 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni (руб 120) | руб 145 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni (руб 71) | руб 42 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni (руб 59,798) | руб 84,418 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni (руб 44,849) | руб 50,680 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni (руб 30,593) | руб 7,850 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni (руб 47,381) | руб 42,164 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni (руб 40,478) | руб 25,480 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni (руб 26,222) | руб 4,440 | + 491% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni (руб 1,311) | руб 543 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni (руб 21,852) | руб 23,669 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (руб 9,862) | руб 8,797 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (руб 504) | руб 564 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (руб 669) | руб 1,056 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni (руб 1,748) | руб 5,232 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (руб 4,370) | руб 3,308 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni (руб 4,370) | руб 7,816 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (руб 6,993) | руб 9,531 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 28% 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 4,370,411) | руб 2,542,300 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni (руб 87) | руб 51 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni (руб 1,748) | руб 2,235 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (руб 622) | руб 529 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (руб 350) | руб 646 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,918 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (руб 175) | руб 415 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni (руб 273) | руб 243 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni (руб 389) | руб 284 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni (руб 124) | руб 114 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni (руб 246) | руб 154 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 918 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (руб 1,311) | руб 1,834 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni (руб 699) | руб 689 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 8,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (руб 1,748) | руб 4,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (руб 699) | руб 495 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (руб 175) | руб 210 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (руб 175) | руб 246 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,380 Somoni (руб 116,952) | руб 70,564 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni (руб 9) | руб 2.73 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni (руб 1,748) | руб 3,641 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (руб 157) | руб 198 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,198 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in Russia
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