Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 Somoni ($4.39) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 50 Somoni ($4.39) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 Somoni ($1.76) | $4.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Somoni ($0.44) | $0.88 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 Somoni ($1.40) | $2.94 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 Somoni ($1.32) | $4.12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 30 Somoni ($2.63) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni ($1.05) | $3.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.000 Somoni ($0.44) | $1.68 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni ($0.70) | $3.29 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Somoni ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 Somoni ($0.97) | $1.99 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.000 Somoni ($0.44) | $2.06 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,500 Somoni ($658) | $2,211 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Somoni ($219) | $1,555 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Somoni ($18) | $178 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Somoni ($527) | $1,544 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,000 Somoni ($176) | $1,121 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250 Somoni ($22) | $113 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 900 Somoni ($79) | $50 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni ($351) | $270 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Somoni ($70) | $128 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Somoni ($5.27) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100 Somoni ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Somoni ($40) | $47 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni ($25) | $43 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni ($46) | $87 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni ($62) | $108 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni ($11,616) | $23,606 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 Somoni ($0.63) | $0.64 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni ($18) | $74 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni ($11) | $16 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni ($2.90) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni ($3.30) | $3.46 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni ($2.63) | $4.96 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni ($1.32) | $3.66 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Somoni ($0.88) | $1.81 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Somoni ($5.71) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni ($15) | $46 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni ($34) | $80 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni ($3.76) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni ($2.21) | $5.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni ($1.65) | $5.84 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni ($358) | $421 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni ($0.18) | $0.51 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni ($29) | $49 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni ($2.72) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,142 prices entered by 4,189 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.08780
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 57% cheaper than in United States
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