- Cost of Living
- Tajikistan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Somoni ($2.89) | $14 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20 Somoni ($2.14) | $8 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Somoni ($0.86) | $4.57 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Somoni ($1.44) | $0.89 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Somoni ($1.07) | $3.17 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.000 Somoni ($0.43) | $4.04 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26 Somoni ($2.78) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6.000 Somoni ($0.64) | $3.33 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Somoni ($0.32) | $1.59 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.000 Somoni ($0.43) | $3.37 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 Somoni ($16) | $15 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10 Somoni ($1.07) | $1.92 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Somoni ($0.21) | $2.12 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,000 Somoni ($535) | $2,038 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,500 Somoni ($374) | $1,573 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300 Somoni ($32) | $178 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,509 Somoni ($268) | $1,574 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,380 Somoni ($148) | $1,125 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,300 Somoni ($139) | $123 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Somoni ($32) | $48 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000 Somoni ($428) | $334 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Somoni ($214) | $118 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 Somoni ($4.28) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 Somoni ($3.74) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 400 Somoni ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Somoni ($32) | $45 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni ($53) | $85 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700 Somoni ($75) | $115 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,000 Somoni ($7,702) | $22,279 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni ($0.86) | $0.77 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 Somoni ($6) | $85 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni ($1.07) | $7 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50 Somoni ($5.35) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Somoni ($9) | $111 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 Somoni ($4.68) | $3.51 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21 Somoni ($2.25) | $5.09 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Somoni ($1.07) | $3.44 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Somoni ($1.28) | $1.86 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 Somoni ($3.21) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Somoni ($11) | $45 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni ($9) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Somoni ($6) | $173 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni ($21) | $79 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Somoni ($3.74) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni ($2.14) | $4.87 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Somoni ($0.75) | $5.89 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.400 Somoni ($0.04) | $0.34 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni ($21) | $53 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Somoni ($3.21) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,802 prices entered by 13,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 69% cheaper than in United States
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