Cost of Living in Tajikistan
Summary of cost of living in Tajikistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,697.7$ (16,074.0SM), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 462.4$ (4,378.4SM), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Tajikistan is, on average, 60.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Tajikistan is, on average, 73.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 51.50 SM | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 145.00 SM | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 50.00 SM | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.00 SM | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 14.12 SM | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.73 SM | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.42 SM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 9.61 SM | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.95 SM | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.62 SM | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 16.31 SM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 52.98 SM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 16.44 SM | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 46.30 SM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.58 SM | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.14 SM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.40 SM | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.78 SM | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.55 SM | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.69 SM | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 8.89 SM | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.35 SM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 95.00 SM | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 11.75 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.60 SM | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 20.00 SM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 SM | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 75.00 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) | 10.38 SM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 190,000.00 SM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 209,166.67 SM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 487.50 SM | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 87.54 SM | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 173.33 SM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 331.85 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 | 803.75 SM | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 74,903.33 SM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 275.56 SM | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 374.38 SM | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 628.75 SM | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 538.89 SM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,475.56 SM | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,754.29 SM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,347.25 SM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,187.14 SM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,047.95 SM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 567.67 SM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,195.56 SM | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 22.89 | |
Prices in Tajikistan
This country had 465 entries in the past 12 months by 52 different contributors.
Last update: 2 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 2 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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