Cost of Living Comparison Between Tajikistan and United States

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Indices Difference
Cost of Living in United States is 161.7% higher than in Tajikistan (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 209.7% higher than in Tajikistan
Rent Prices in United States are 391.1% higher than in Tajikistan
Restaurant Prices in United States are 210.9% higher than in Tajikistan
Groceries Prices in United States are 143.9% higher than in Tajikistan
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 589.3% higher than in Tajikistan

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Restaurants	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	60.00 SM (5.69 $)	211.05 SM (20.00 $)	+251.8 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	158.29 SM (15.00 $)	791.45 SM (75.00 $)	+400.0 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	91.49 SM (8.67 $)	120.25 SM (11.39 $)	+31.4 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	10.50 SM (1.00 $)	63.32 SM (6.00 $)	+503.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	20.00 SM (1.90 $)	73.87 SM (7.00 $)	+269.3 %
Cappuccino (regular)	18.29 SM (1.73 $)	55.19 SM (5.23 $)	+201.8 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	6.67 SM (0.63 $)	27.06 SM (2.56 $)	+305.9 %
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.50 SM (0.33 $)	22.07 SM (2.09 $)	+530.6 %
Markets	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	33.36 SM (3.16 $)	42.25 SM (4.00 $)	+26.6 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	5.37 SM (0.51 $)	34.75 SM (3.29 $)	+547.2 %
Rice (white), (1 lb)	8.24 SM (0.78 $)	22.08 SM (2.09 $)	+167.9 %
Eggs (regular) (12)	17.55 SM (1.66 $)	44.77 SM (4.24 $)	+155.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	46.42 SM (4.40 $)	61.89 SM (5.87 $)	+33.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	20.22 SM (1.92 $)	58.26 SM (5.52 $)	+188.1 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	37.26 SM (3.53 $)	77.93 SM (7.38 $)	+109.2 %
Apples (1 lb)	6.87 SM (0.65 $)	25.29 SM (2.40 $)	+268.1 %
Banana (1 lb)	11.06 SM (1.05 $)	8.03 SM (0.76 $)	-27.4 %
Oranges (1 lb)	11.58 SM (1.10 $)	21.55 SM (2.04 $)	+86.0 %
Tomato (1 lb)	4.82 SM (0.46 $)	23.54 SM (2.23 $)	+388.1 %
Potato (1 lb)	3.70 SM (0.35 $)	14.04 SM (1.33 $)	+279.9 %
Onion (1 lb)	2.56 SM (0.24 $)	14.75 SM (1.40 $)	+476.0 %
Lettuce (1 head)	7.70 SM (0.73 $)	23.27 SM (2.20 $)	+202.2 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	6.56 SM (0.62 $)	23.51 SM (2.23 $)	+258.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	95.00 SM (9.00 $)	158.29 SM (15.00 $)	+66.6 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	12.00 SM (1.14 $)	20.59 SM (1.95 $)	+71.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	17.20 SM (1.63 $)	37.92 SM (3.59 $)	+120.5 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	20.00 SM (1.90 $)	105.53 SM (10.00 $)	+427.6 %
Transportation	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 SM (0.24 $)	26.38 SM (2.50 $)	+955.3 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	50.00 SM (4.74 $)	685.92 SM (65.00 $)	+1,271.8 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	10.00 SM (0.95 $)	39.57 SM (3.75 $)	+295.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	4.83 SM (0.46 $)	29.55 SM (2.80 $)	+512.0 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	60.00 SM (5.69 $)	316.58 SM (30.00 $)	+427.6 %
Gasoline (1 gallon)	37.42 SM (3.55 $)	37.00 SM (3.51 $)	-1.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	200,000.00 SM (18,952.56 $)	316,579.95 SM (30,000.00 $)	+58.3 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	207,000.00 SM (19,615.90 $)	274,005.36 SM (25,965.51 $)	+32.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	432.36 SM (40.97 $)	2,200.14 SM (208.49 $)	+408.9 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	138.33 SM (13.11 $)	603.88 SM (57.22 $)	+336.5 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	277.50 SM (26.30 $)	754.60 SM (71.51 $)	+171.9 %
Sports And Leisure	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	357.62 SM (33.89 $)	491.60 SM (46.59 $)	+37.5 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	90.00 SM (8.53 $)	232.34 SM (22.02 $)	+158.2 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	50.00 SM (4.74 $)	152.38 SM (14.44 $)	+204.8 %
Childcare	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,138.33 SM (107.87 $)	14,542.45 SM (1,378.08 $)	+1,177.5 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	84,355.00 SM (7,993.72 $)	238,883.51 SM (22,637.27 $)	+183.2 %
Clothing And Shoes	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	353.75 SM (33.52 $)	550.38 SM (52.16 $)	+55.6 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	407.50 SM (38.62 $)	449.80 SM (42.62 $)	+10.4 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	863.33 SM (81.81 $)	946.24 SM (89.67 $)	+9.6 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	630.00 SM (59.70 $)	1,194.91 SM (113.23 $)	+89.7 %
Rent Per Month	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	4,024.56 SM (381.38 $)	18,387.15 SM (1,742.42 $)	+356.9 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	2,204.77 SM (208.93 $)	15,170.78 SM (1,437.63 $)	+588.1 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	7,266.78 SM (688.62 $)	30,657.19 SM (2,905.16 $)	+321.9 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	4,750.15 SM (450.14 $)	25,392.44 SM (2,406.26 $)	+434.6 %
Buy Apartment Price	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	873.72 SM (82.80 $)	3,184.26 SM (301.75 $)	+264.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	584.44 SM (55.38 $)	2,655.63 SM (251.65 $)	+354.4 %
Salaries And Financing	Tajikistan Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	2,145.44 SM (203.31 $)	45,797.52 SM (4,339.90 $)	+2,034.6 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	25.33	6.51	-74.3 %
Last update:	April 2025	May 2025
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