Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni (руб 257) | руб 407 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni (руб 230) | руб 265 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni (руб 188) | руб 148 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni (руб 61) | руб 67 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni (руб 85) | руб 88 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni (руб 91) | руб 147 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (руб 191) | руб 324 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni (руб 89) | руб 98 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni (руб 29) | руб 34 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (руб 56) | руб 64 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni (руб 637) | руб 591 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni (руб 81) | руб 102 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni (руб 27) | руб 32 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni (руб 40,216) | руб 71,169 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni (руб 26,549) | руб 39,385 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni (руб 2,258) | руб 6,163 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni (руб 26,695) | руб 40,928 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni (руб 20,315) | руб 24,350 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni (руб 6,805) | руб 4,247 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni (руб 2,323) | руб 417 | + 457% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni (руб 25,451) | руб 26,540 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni (руб 6,831) | руб 6,255 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni (руб 354) | руб 462 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni (руб 276) | руб 628 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni (руб 3,097) | руб 5,495 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni (руб 1,945) | руб 2,590 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni (руб 3,615) | руб 5,941 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni (руб 4,879) | руб 6,606 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni (руб 915,270) | руб 1,358,270 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (руб 54) | руб 46 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni (руб 978) | руб 1,848 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni (руб 492) | руб 449 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni (руб 840) | руб 578 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,374 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni (руб 229) | руб 313 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (руб 260) | руб 167 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (руб 241) | руб 227 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni (руб 86) | руб 82 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni (руб 149) | руб 99 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni (руб 378) | руб 570 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni (руб 1,176) | руб 1,511 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni (руб 778) | руб 597 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni (руб 2,663) | руб 3,689 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni (руб 296) | руб 394 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni (руб 174) | руб 200 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni (руб 130) | руб 215 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni (руб 28,240) | руб 31,375 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni (руб 14) | руб 2.24 | + 518% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni (руб 2,274) | руб 3,654 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni (руб 215) | руб 155 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,918 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 17% cheaper than in Russia
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