Cost of Living Comparison Between Tajikistan and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 146.4% higher than in Tajikistan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 175.1% higher than in Tajikistan | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 285.3% higher than in Tajikistan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 178.3% higher than in Tajikistan | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 133.0% higher than in Tajikistan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 368.8% higher than in Tajikistan | |
Restaurants | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
60.00 SM (7.84 C$) |
191.25 SM (25.00 C$) |
+218.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
160.00 SM (20.92 C$) |
764.99 SM (100.00 C$) |
+378.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
91.50 SM (11.96 C$) |
114.75 SM (15.00 C$) |
+25.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.50 SM (1.37 C$) |
61.20 SM (8.00 C$) |
+482.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 SM (2.61 C$) |
61.20 SM (8.00 C$) |
+206.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
18.29 SM (2.39 C$) |
39.70 SM (5.19 C$) |
+117.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
6.44 SM (0.84 C$) |
22.14 SM (2.89 C$) |
+243.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
3.50 SM (0.46 C$) |
17.90 SM (2.34 C$) |
+411.4 % |
Markets | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
32.45 SM (4.24 C$) |
89.15 SM (11.65 C$) |
+174.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.37 SM (0.70 C$) |
25.77 SM (3.37 C$) |
+380.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
8.24 SM (1.08 C$) |
17.55 SM (2.29 C$) |
+113.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
18.00 SM (2.35 C$) |
36.97 SM (4.83 C$) |
+105.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
46.42 SM (6.07 C$) |
53.93 SM (7.05 C$) |
+16.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
20.22 SM (2.64 C$) |
58.32 SM (7.62 C$) |
+188.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
37.26 SM (4.87 C$) |
71.14 SM (9.30 C$) |
+90.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.50 SM (0.85 C$) |
19.98 SM (2.61 C$) |
+207.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
11.06 SM (1.45 C$) |
6.87 SM (0.90 C$) |
-37.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
11.68 SM (1.53 C$) |
18.36 SM (2.40 C$) |
+57.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.08 SM (0.53 C$) |
19.77 SM (2.58 C$) |
+384.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.70 SM (0.48 C$) |
12.79 SM (1.67 C$) |
+246.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.56 SM (0.33 C$) |
12.78 SM (1.67 C$) |
+399.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
7.70 SM (1.01 C$) |
26.93 SM (3.52 C$) |
+249.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
6.56 SM (0.86 C$) |
19.06 SM (2.49 C$) |
+190.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
85.00 SM (11.11 C$) |
137.70 SM (18.00 C$) |
+62.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.00 SM (1.57 C$) |
31.31 SM (4.09 C$) |
+160.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
17.20 SM (2.25 C$) |
34.87 SM (4.56 C$) |
+102.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
20.00 SM (2.61 C$) |
153.00 SM (20.00 C$) |
+665.0 % |
Transportation | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.50 SM (0.33 C$) |
26.77 SM (3.50 C$) |
+971.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 SM (6.54 C$) |
803.24 SM (105.00 C$) |
+1,506.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 SM (1.31 C$) |
34.81 SM (4.55 C$) |
+248.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 SM (0.63 C$) |
26.84 SM (3.51 C$) |
+455.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 SM (7.84 C$) |
297.81 SM (38.93 C$) |
+396.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
37.42 SM (4.89 C$) |
46.51 SM (6.08 C$) |
+24.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
200,000.00 SM (26,144.18 C$) |
259,927.80 SM (33,978.00 C$) |
+30.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
207,000.00 SM (27,059.23 C$) |
214,370.55 SM (28,022.71 C$) |
+3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
432.36 SM (56.52 C$) |
1,574.24 SM (205.79 C$) |
+264.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
140.00 SM (18.30 C$) |
480.41 SM (62.80 C$) |
+243.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
277.50 SM (36.28 C$) |
649.22 SM (84.87 C$) |
+134.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
357.62 SM (46.75 C$) |
450.68 SM (58.91 C$) |
+26.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
90.00 SM (11.76 C$) |
184.55 SM (24.12 C$) |
+105.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 SM (6.54 C$) |
119.91 SM (15.68 C$) |
+139.8 % |
Childcare | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,138.33 SM (148.80 C$) |
8,519.17 SM (1,113.63 C$) |
+648.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
84,355.00 SM (11,026.96 C$) |
127,237.05 SM (16,632.54 C$) |
+50.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
353.75 SM (46.24 C$) |
586.84 SM (76.71 C$) |
+65.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
407.50 SM (53.27 C$) |
435.12 SM (56.88 C$) |
+6.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
863.33 SM (112.86 C$) |
928.45 SM (121.37 C$) |
+7.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
630.00 SM (82.35 C$) |
1,130.76 SM (147.81 C$) |
+79.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
4,039.32 SM (528.02 C$) |
14,089.78 SM (1,841.83 C$) |
+248.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,215.14 SM (289.57 C$) |
12,576.20 SM (1,643.97 C$) |
+467.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
6,825.83 SM (892.28 C$) |
22,578.86 SM (2,951.53 C$) |
+230.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
4,769.12 SM (623.42 C$) |
19,533.70 SM (2,553.46 C$) |
+309.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
851.57 SM (111.32 C$) |
6,549.92 SM (856.21 C$) |
+669.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
547.59 SM (71.58 C$) |
4,598.92 SM (601.17 C$) |
+739.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Tajikistan Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,330.96 SM (304.70 C$) |
30,063.66 SM (3,929.95 C$) |
+1,189.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 21.12 | 6.62 | -68.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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