Cost of living in Tajikistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tajikistan is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52 Somoni ($5.05) | $21 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 55 Somoni ($5.35) | $12 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Somoni ($3.74) | $5.82 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Somoni ($1.17) | $1.09 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Somoni ($1.75) | $5.52 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17 Somoni ($1.66) | $4.83 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Somoni ($5.36) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Somoni ($1.33) | $4.23 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.792 Somoni ($0.56) | $2.28 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Somoni ($1.32) | $3.63 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55 Somoni ($5.40) | $18 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16 Somoni ($1.55) | $2.95 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.639 Somoni ($0.55) | $3.01 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Tajikistan is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,335 Somoni ($617) | $3,081 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,740 Somoni ($461) | $2,368 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,595 Somoni ($253) | $231 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,678 Somoni ($455) | $2,197 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,355 Somoni ($327) | $1,611 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 916 Somoni ($89) | $168 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 238 Somoni ($23) | $61 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,743 Somoni ($364) | $254 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,429 Somoni ($236) | $156 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 87 Somoni ($8) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81 Somoni ($8) | $34 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Tajikistan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 229 Somoni ($22) | $58 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252 Somoni ($24) | $51 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303 Somoni ($30) | $107 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 Somoni ($33) | $140 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Tajikistan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 136,447 Somoni ($13,283) | $30,844 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Somoni ($0.93) | $0.94 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 Somoni ($9) | $84 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Tajikistan is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Somoni ($0.97) | $9 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Somoni ($2.92) | $25 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $169 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 Somoni ($1.75) | $10 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Somoni ($5.48) | $5.33 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Somoni ($2.92) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Somoni ($0.78) | $5.01 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Somoni ($1.46) | $2.37 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50 Somoni ($4.87) | $31 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Tajikistan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Tajikistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 168 Somoni ($16) | $61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 Somoni ($3.41) | $31 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 401 Somoni ($39) | $106 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Somoni ($4.87) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Somoni ($3.45) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Somoni ($2.97) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Somoni ($974) | $456 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270 Somoni ($26) | $71 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 Somoni ($2.75) | $11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,153 prices entered by 1,848 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tajikistan is 65% cheaper than in United States
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