Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Somoni ($3.82) | $14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 Somoni ($3.43) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27 Somoni ($2.80) | $4.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 Somoni ($0.91) | $0.88 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 Somoni ($1.27) | $3.00 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Somoni ($1.35) | $4.08 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni ($2.85) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Somoni ($1.33) | $3.39 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.255 Somoni ($0.44) | $1.74 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni ($0.84) | $3.21 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92 Somoni ($9) | $15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Somoni ($1.21) | $1.92 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.849 Somoni ($0.40) | $2.07 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,813 Somoni ($600) | $2,231 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,838 Somoni ($396) | $1,605 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 326 Somoni ($34) | $179 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,859 Somoni ($398) | $1,614 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,937 Somoni ($303) | $1,141 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 984 Somoni ($101) | $117 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 Somoni ($35) | $48 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,679 Somoni ($379) | $300 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 987 Somoni ($102) | $121 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 51 Somoni ($5.28) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Somoni ($4.12) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 448 Somoni ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 281 Somoni ($29) | $44 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523 Somoni ($54) | $87 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 705 Somoni ($73) | $114 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,307 Somoni ($13,644) | $22,993 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni ($0.81) | $0.77 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 141 Somoni ($15) | $79 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Somoni ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 121 Somoni ($13) | $20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33 Somoni ($3.41) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Somoni ($3.88) | $3.51 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Somoni ($3.60) | $5.02 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Somoni ($1.28) | $3.54 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Somoni ($2.22) | $1.85 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 Somoni ($5.63) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 170 Somoni ($18) | $45 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112 Somoni ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 385 Somoni ($40) | $75 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43 Somoni ($4.42) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Somoni ($2.59) | $4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19 Somoni ($1.93) | $5.82 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,082 Somoni ($421) | $405 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.000 Somoni ($0.21) | $0.19 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 329 Somoni ($34) | $54 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31 Somoni ($3.20) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 51,048 prices entered by 6,447 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 58% cheaper than in United States
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