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Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 Somoni (руб 327) | руб 355 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25 Somoni (руб 171) | руб 262 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Somoni (руб 68) | руб 137 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 Somoni (руб 74) | руб 64 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Somoni (руб 89) | руб 83 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Somoni (руб 123) | руб 138 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25 Somoni (руб 171) | руб 301 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (руб 82) | руб 93 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni (руб 21) | руб 33 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Somoni (руб 48) | руб 60 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Somoni (руб 308) | руб 527 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11 Somoni (руб 75) | руб 95 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni (руб 34) | руб 30 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 Somoni (руб 47,912) | руб 73,922 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,000 Somoni (руб 34,223) | руб 39,734 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni (руб 2,053) | руб 6,104 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,435 Somoni (руб 16,668) | руб 36,767 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,097 Somoni (руб 14,355) | руб 23,798 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 816 Somoni (руб 5,584) | руб 3,858 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni (руб 2,053) | руб 471 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,500 Somoni (руб 23,956) | руб 26,936 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (руб 6,845) | руб 6,319 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57 Somoni (руб 390) | руб 389 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 Somoni (руб 205) | руб 581 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 69% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 250 Somoni (руб 1,711) | руб 5,463 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150 Somoni (руб 1,027) | руб 3,024 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 180 Somoni (руб 1,232) | руб 5,665 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 260 Somoni (руб 1,780) | руб 7,721 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,369 Somoni (руб 864,939) | руб 1,288,590 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (руб 55) | руб 44 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220 Somoni (руб 1,506) | руб 1,752 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 Somoni (руб 55) | руб 349 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25 Somoni (руб 171) | руб 585 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,193 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 Somoni (руб 137) | руб 208 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 Somoni (руб 180) | руб 166 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni (руб 205) | руб 201 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (руб 59) | руб 69 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni (руб 103) | руб 104 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (руб 137) | руб 560 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109 Somoni (руб 747) | руб 1,745 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 90 Somoni (руб 616) | руб 668 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,083 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 223 Somoni (руб 1,526) | руб 3,197 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 Somoni (руб 224) | руб 377 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni (руб 342) | руб 179 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Somoni (руб 55) | руб 234 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,189 Somoni (руб 14,985) | руб 31,597 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 5.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 540 Somoni (руб 3,696) | руб 3,090 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (руб 137) | руб 143 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,913 prices entered by 863 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 24% cheaper than in Russia
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