Cost of living comparison

Philippines

compared to

Tajikistan

Tajikistan vs. Philippines Cost of Living Summary

Tajikistan is 6.2% more expensive than Philippines overall.

Restaurants: pay 31.1% more in Tajikistan
Groceries: pay 31.3% less in Tajikistan
Transportation: pay 20.8% more in Tajikistan
Housing: pay 34.1% more in Tajikistan
Childcare: pay 36.3% less in Tajikistan
Entertainment and Sports: pay 1.8% less in Tajikistan
Clothing: pay 1.9% more in Tajikistan

The cost of housing, restaurants, transportation, and clothing in Tajikistan are more expensive than in Philippines. Expenses including childcare, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Tajikistan.

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Tajikistan vs. Philippines Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Tajikistan instead of Philippines, you would:

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pay 31.1% more for restaurants

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.66 ₱232.69	$4.88 TJS44.89	+33.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$3.23 ₱205.26	$5.42 TJS49.88	+67.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.73 ₱46.19	$0.57 TJS5.27	-21.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.40 ₱25.31	$0.34 TJS3.12	-14.9%
Average			+31.1%

Philippines vs. Tajikistan - Cost of restaurants

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pay 31.3% less for groceries

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Bread 1 loaf	$1.15 ₱73.41	$0.56 TJS5.17	-51.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.30 ₱210.10	$5.53 TJS50.88	+67.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.50 ₱413.56	$4.02 TJS37.06	-38.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.97 ₱125.35	$1.81 TJS16.64	-8.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.82 ₱115.58	$1.74 TJS16.03	-4.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.27 ₱80.82	$0.76 TJS7.01	-40.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 ₱40.44	$1.17 TJS10.75	+83.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.14 ₱72.82	$1.20 TJS11.09	+5.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.60 ₱38.21	$0.41 TJS3.73	-32.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 ₱57.77	$0.25 TJS2.29	-72.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.01 ₱64.32	$0.17 TJS1.58	-83.0%
Average			-31.3%

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pay 20.8% more for transportation

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.37 ₱277.83	$4.37 TJS40.28	+0.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.98 ₱825.54	$32.50 TJS299.29	+150.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,989.85 ₱1M	$16,250.83 TJS150K	-22.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.59 ₱164.70	$3.68 TJS33.92	+42.3%
Average			+20.8%

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pay 34.1% more for housing

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$25.62 ₱1,629.64	$17.18 TJS158.20	-32.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$267.48 ₱17,016.56	$449.43 TJS4,138.52	+68.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$170.01 ₱10,815.48	$284.71 TJS2,621.78	+67.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$85.57 ₱5,443.92	$43.80 TJS403.32	-48.8%
Average			+34.1%

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pay 36.3% less for childcare

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$162.60 ₱10,344.33	$83.42 TJS768.18	-48.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$7,174.58 ₱456K	$5,679.67 TJS52,301.00	-20.8%
Average			-36.3%

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pay 1.8% less for entertainment and sports

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.24 ₱78.77	$1.19 TJS10.97	-3.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.15 ₱136.85	$1.71 TJS15.71	-20.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.72 ₱172.91	$2.98 TJS27.43	+9.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.00 ₱1,908.68	$36.56 TJS336.70	+21.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$5.33 ₱339.31	$4.88 TJS44.89	-8.6%
Average			-1.8%

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pay 1.9% more for clothing

	Philippines	Tajikistan
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$37.72 ₱2,399.64	$22.66 TJS208.67	-39.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$22.70 ₱1,444.32	$44.38 TJS408.70	+95.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$68.85 ₱4,380.16	$64.10 TJS590.27	-6.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$57.10 ₱3,632.76	$56.34 TJS518.77	-1.3%
Average			+1.9%

Philippines vs. Tajikistan - Cost of clothing

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