Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Somoni ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 117 Somoni ($11) | $10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36 Somoni ($3.31) | $5.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni ($0.81) | $1.08 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Somoni ($2.19) | $4.94 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Somoni ($2.01) | $4.68 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Somoni ($5.79) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni ($1.19) | $4.67 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Somoni ($1.87) | $2.49 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Somoni ($1.12) | $3.11 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 Somoni ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14 Somoni ($1.26) | $2.77 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Somoni ($0.74) | $2.98 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,841 Somoni ($628) | $2,824 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,131 Somoni ($471) | $2,138 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500 Somoni ($321) | $220 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,421 Somoni ($497) | $1,886 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,631 Somoni ($425) | $1,441 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Somoni ($275) | $146 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Somoni ($14) | $64 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,500 Somoni ($229) | $295 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,128 Somoni ($104) | $133 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58 Somoni ($5.29) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 77 Somoni ($7) | $31 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200 Somoni ($18) | $54 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 500 Somoni ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 500 Somoni ($46) | $93 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800 Somoni ($73) | $119 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 41% 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 ($45,884) | $27,943 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni ($0.92) | $1.05 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Somoni ($18) | $79 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni ($7) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40 Somoni ($3.67) | $21 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 847 Somoni ($78) | $140 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Somoni ($1.84) | $8 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Somoni ($2.87) | $4.80 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44 Somoni ($4.08) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 Somoni ($1.30) | $4.72 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Somoni ($2.58) | $2.25 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Somoni ($14) | $55 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80 Somoni ($7) | $28 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Somoni ($18) | $89 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Somoni ($7) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20 Somoni ($1.84) | $5.21 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20 Somoni ($1.84) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $556 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.084 Somoni ($0.10) | $0.21 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200 Somoni ($18) | $54 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Somoni ($1.84) | $10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,827 prices entered by 2,800 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 53% cheaper than in United States
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