Cost of Living Comparison Between New Zealand and Tajikistan 
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| Indices Difference |  |
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| Cost of Living in Tajikistan is 57.3% lower than in New Zealand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Tajikistan is 59.7% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Rent Prices in Tajikistan are 66.8% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Tajikistan are 61.3% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Groceries Prices in Tajikistan are 54.5% lower than in New Zealand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Tajikistan is 83.0% lower than in New Zealand | |
Restaurants | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 NZ$ (156.74 SM) |
9.57 NZ$ (60.00 SM) |
-61.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
125.00 NZ$ (783.71 SM) |
25.25 NZ$ (158.29 SM) |
-79.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
15.00 NZ$ (94.05 SM) |
14.59 NZ$ (91.49 SM) |
-2.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
11.00 NZ$ (68.97 SM) |
1.67 NZ$ (10.50 SM) |
-84.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
11.00 NZ$ (68.97 SM) |
3.19 NZ$ (20.00 SM) |
-71.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
5.69 NZ$ (35.68 SM) |
2.92 NZ$ (18.29 SM) |
-48.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.77 NZ$ (23.61 SM) |
1.06 NZ$ (6.67 SM) |
-71.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.49 NZ$ (21.89 SM) |
0.56 NZ$ (3.50 SM) |
-84.0 % |
Markets | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
11.29 NZ$ (70.76 SM) |
5.32 NZ$ (33.36 SM) |
-52.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.92 NZ$ (18.34 SM) |
0.86 NZ$ (5.37 SM) |
-70.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.40 NZ$ (8.76 SM) |
1.31 NZ$ (8.24 SM) |
-5.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
10.76 NZ$ (67.44 SM) |
2.80 NZ$ (17.55 SM) |
-74.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
6.23 NZ$ (39.04 SM) |
7.40 NZ$ (46.42 SM) |
+18.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.16 NZ$ (44.90 SM) |
3.22 NZ$ (20.22 SM) |
-55.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
9.75 NZ$ (61.15 SM) |
5.94 NZ$ (37.26 SM) |
-39.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.11 NZ$ (13.25 SM) |
1.10 NZ$ (6.87 SM) |
-48.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.71 NZ$ (10.72 SM) |
1.76 NZ$ (11.06 SM) |
+3.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.30 NZ$ (14.41 SM) |
1.85 NZ$ (11.58 SM) |
-19.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
3.58 NZ$ (22.42 SM) |
0.77 NZ$ (4.82 SM) |
-78.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.58 NZ$ (9.88 SM) |
0.59 NZ$ (3.70 SM) |
-62.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.33 NZ$ (8.36 SM) |
0.41 NZ$ (2.56 SM) |
-69.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
3.92 NZ$ (24.55 SM) |
1.23 NZ$ (7.70 SM) |
-68.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.89 NZ$ (11.83 SM) |
1.05 NZ$ (6.56 SM) |
-44.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
16.00 NZ$ (100.32 SM) |
15.15 NZ$ (95.00 SM) |
-5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
4.98 NZ$ (31.21 SM) |
1.91 NZ$ (12.00 SM) |
-61.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.82 NZ$ (36.51 SM) |
2.74 NZ$ (17.20 SM) |
-52.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
40.00 NZ$ (250.79 SM) |
3.19 NZ$ (20.00 SM) |
-92.0 % |
Transportation | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 NZ$ (25.08 SM) |
0.40 NZ$ (2.50 SM) |
-90.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
177.50 NZ$ (1,112.87 SM) |
7.97 NZ$ (50.00 SM) |
-95.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.00 NZ$ (25.08 SM) |
1.59 NZ$ (10.00 SM) |
-60.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
5.47 NZ$ (34.31 SM) |
0.77 NZ$ (4.83 SM) |
-85.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 NZ$ (376.18 SM) |
9.57 NZ$ (60.00 SM) |
-84.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.62 NZ$ (66.59 SM) |
5.97 NZ$ (37.42 SM) |
-43.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
45,000.00 NZ$ (282,136.87 SM) |
31,899.41 NZ$ (200,000.00 SM) |
-29.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
36,014.36 NZ$ (225,799.54 SM) |
33,015.89 NZ$ (207,000.00 SM) |
-8.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
227.83 NZ$ (1,428.43 SM) |
68.96 NZ$ (432.36 SM) |
-69.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
58.11 NZ$ (364.30 SM) |
22.06 NZ$ (138.33 SM) |
-62.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
86.20 NZ$ (540.47 SM) |
44.26 NZ$ (277.50 SM) |
-48.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
61.25 NZ$ (384.04 SM) |
57.04 NZ$ (357.62 SM) |
-6.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
24.87 NZ$ (155.91 SM) |
14.35 NZ$ (90.00 SM) |
-42.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 NZ$ (125.39 SM) |
7.97 NZ$ (50.00 SM) |
-60.1 % |
Childcare | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,248.23 NZ$ (7,826.01 SM) |
181.56 NZ$ (1,138.33 SM) |
-85.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,631.90 NZ$ (123,086.26 SM) |
13,454.37 NZ$ (84,355.00 SM) |
-31.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
113.95 NZ$ (714.45 SM) |
56.42 NZ$ (353.75 SM) |
-50.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
71.62 NZ$ (449.03 SM) |
65.00 NZ$ (407.50 SM) |
-9.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.22 NZ$ (1,004.54 SM) |
137.70 NZ$ (863.33 SM) |
-14.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
196.48 NZ$ (1,231.86 SM) |
100.48 NZ$ (630.00 SM) |
-48.9 % |
Rent Per Month | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,825.33 NZ$ (11,444.26 SM) |
641.91 NZ$ (4,024.56 SM) |
-64.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,526.87 NZ$ (9,573.05 SM) |
351.65 NZ$ (2,204.77 SM) |
-77.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,908.94 NZ$ (18,238.20 SM) |
1,159.03 NZ$ (7,266.78 SM) |
-60.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,512.23 NZ$ (15,750.95 SM) |
757.64 NZ$ (4,750.15 SM) |
-69.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
778.32 NZ$ (4,879.81 SM) |
139.36 NZ$ (873.72 SM) |
-82.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
640.55 NZ$ (4,016.07 SM) |
93.22 NZ$ (584.44 SM) |
-85.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | New Zealand Edit |
Tajikistan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,997.06 NZ$ (31,330.11 SM) |
342.19 NZ$ (2,145.44 SM) |
-93.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.76 | 25.33 | +274.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 479 | 25 |
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