Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to United States
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 Somoni ($8) | $17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 Somoni ($18) | $9 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.07 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 Somoni ($0.80) | $0.99 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Somoni ($2.88) | $3.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Somoni ($1.50) | $4.43 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 86 Somoni ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Somoni ($0.80) | $3.93 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 Somoni ($4.00) | $1.92 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10 Somoni ($0.80) | $3.28 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 Somoni ($0.69) | $2.26 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.531 Somoni ($0.36) | $2.46 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,797 Somoni ($544) | $2,513 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,735 Somoni ($219) | $1,960 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 294 Somoni ($24) | $206 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,062 Somoni ($405) | $1,778 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 Somoni ($198) | $1,342 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273 Somoni ($22) | $139 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 Somoni ($42) | $56 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Somoni ($320) | $300 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni ($90) | $134 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni ($4.62) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni ($6) | $26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 473 Somoni ($38) | $51 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni ($40) | $46 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Somoni ($80) | $92 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni ($64) | $120 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Somoni ($40,039) | $25,474 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Somoni ($0.68) | $1.06 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Somoni ($13) | $77 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni ($5.70) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni ($3.20) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni ($68) | $125 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni ($1.60) | $7 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni ($3.00) | $4.17 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni ($2.78) | $5.50 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Somoni ($1.20) | $4.18 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni ($1.29) | $2.05 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 Somoni ($3.52) | $25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni ($12) | $49 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120 Somoni ($10) | $27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni ($16) | $83 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni ($6) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni ($1.60) | $5.19 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni ($1.60) | $6 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 562 Somoni ($45) | $53 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni ($1.60) | $9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,141 prices entered by 2,614 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 53% cheaper than in United States
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