Cost of living in Jalalabad is 50% lower than in Dushanbe (without rent).
Rent in Jalalabad is 43% cheaper than in Dushanbe.
Cost of living including rent in Jalalabad is 47% lower than in Dushanbe.
Food in Jalalabad is 43% cheaper than in Dushanbe.
Transport in Jalalabad is 14% cheaper than in Dushanbe.
| Jalalabad | Dushanbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Jalalabad | Dushanbe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.18 $ | 5.63 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 7.31 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.68 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.09 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.73 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.42 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.57 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 8.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.36 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.29 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.65 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.19 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.1 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.26 $ | 3.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.2 $ | 119 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.31 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.81 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
13.4 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
20.5 $ | 62 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
102 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 39.3 $ | 190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 116 $ | 413 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 98.1 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 218 $ | 578 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 441 $ | 862 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 219 $ | 532 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 175 $ | 155 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.92 % | 19.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.3 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.46 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Haircut | 2.95 $ | 3.22 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43.7 $ | 76.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.5 $ | 27.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 14.6 $ | 108 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,179 $ | 13,630 $ |