Cost of living in Bushehr is 16% lower than in Dushanbe (without rent).
Rent in Bushehr is 21% cheaper than in Dushanbe.
Cost of living including rent in Bushehr is 18% lower than in Dushanbe.
Food in Bushehr is 19% cheaper than in Dushanbe.
Transport in Bushehr is 52% cheaper than in Dushanbe.
| Bushehr | Dushanbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bushehr | Dushanbe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.97 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.9 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.52 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.7 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.75 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.01 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.79 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.43 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.03 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.8 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.12 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.7 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 1.87 $ | 3.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.6 $ | 119 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.38 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.74 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.88 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.8 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 62 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.9 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 176 $ | 190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 374 $ | 413 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 260 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 300 $ | 578 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,215 $ | 862 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,035 $ | 532 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 146 $ | 155 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.76 % | 19.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.02 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Haircut | 21.9 $ | 3.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ | 76.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.7 $ | 27.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 154 $ | 108 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,155 $ | 13,630 $ |