Cost of Living in Tajikistan
Summary of cost of living in Tajikistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,812.6 (16,728.1 SM), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $491.8 (4,538.9 SM), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Tajikistan is, on average, 58.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Tajikistan is, on average, 72.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 53.00 SM | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 SM | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 50.00 SM | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 SM | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 15.40 SM | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.46 SM | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.57 SM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 9.55 SM | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.86 SM | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.85 SM | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 16.54 SM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 49.33 SM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 16.63 SM | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 48.19 SM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.01 SM | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.50 SM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.11 SM | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.63 SM | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.49 SM | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.66 SM | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.64 SM | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.66 SM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 105.00 SM | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.33 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 17.50 SM | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 25.00 SM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 SM | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 225.00 SM | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 SM | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 SM | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 SM | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 10.67 SM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 195,000.00 SM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 210,714.29 SM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 488.89 SM | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 84.14 SM | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 173.64 SM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 357.00 SM | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 125.00 SM | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 50.00 SM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 916.25 SM | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 61,403.33 SM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 228.75 SM | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 386.88 SM | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 603.33 SM | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 533.33 SM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,864.44 SM | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,785.00 SM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,067.34 SM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,101.25 SM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,039.36 SM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 579.27 SM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,776.00 SM | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 22.56 | |
Prices in Tajikistan
This country had 603 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: 6 September 2026
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Last update: 6 September 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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