Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni (руб 516) | руб 466 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni (руб 1,193) | руб 308 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 178 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni (руб 52) | руб 79 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni (руб 186) | руб 115 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni (руб 97) | руб 209 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni (руб 444) | руб 412 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni (руб 52) | руб 116 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni (руб 258) | руб 59 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni (руб 52) | руб 69 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni (руб 468) | руб 638 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni (руб 45) | руб 131 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni (руб 23) | руб 37 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni (руб 35,089) | руб 61,886 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni (руб 14,118) | руб 44,108 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni (руб 1,517) | руб 8,171 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni (руб 26,135) | руб 37,668 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni (руб 12,747) | руб 26,807 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni (руб 1,412) | руб 4,924 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni (руб 2,710) | руб 526 | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni (руб 20,651) | руб 28,072 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni (руб 5,825) | руб 8,737 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni (руб 298) | руб 490 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni (руб 395) | руб 773 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni (руб 2,444) | руб 5,735 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni (руб 2,581) | руб 3,509 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni (руб 5,163) | руб 6,597 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni (руб 4,130) | руб 7,183 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni (руб 2,581,433) | руб 1,948,350 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni (руб 44) | руб 50 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni (руб 839) | руб 1,752 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| 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 367) | руб 466 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni (руб 207) | руб 459 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni (руб 4,375) | руб 1,425 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni (руб 103) | руб 300 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni (руб 194) | руб 210 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni (руб 179) | руб 248 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni (руб 77) | руб 101 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (руб 83) | руб 123 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni (руб 227) | руб 662 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Tajikistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni (руб 774) | руб 1,608 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni (руб 620) | руб 566 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,944 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni (руб 1,033) | руб 4,438 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni (руб 413) | руб 399 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni (руб 103) | руб 188 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni (руб 103) | руб 258 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,131 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni (руб 2,900) | руб 2,786 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni (руб 103) | руб 172 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,028 prices entered by 411 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 10% cheaper than in Russia
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