Cost of Living in Dushanbe
Summary of cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,779.6$ (16,604.2SM), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 489.5$ (4,567.0SM), excluding rent.
- Dushanbe is 65.6% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dushanbe is, on average, 83.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 SM | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 139.98 SM | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 50.00 SM | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 25.00 SM | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 18.00 SM | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.20 SM | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.00 SM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 10.18 SM | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.09 SM | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 9.75 SM | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 16.53 SM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 47.63 SM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 18.05 SM | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 46.78 SM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 8.16 SM | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.91 SM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 8.73 SM | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.65 SM | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.99 SM | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.81 SM | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 7.00 SM | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 5.00 SM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 110.00 SM | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 14.33 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 25.00 SM | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 30.00 SM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 SM | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 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) | 10.40 SM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 130,000.00 SM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 223,333.33 SM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 628.00 SM | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 96.67 SM | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 161.00 SM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 386.11 SM | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 88.33 SM | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 50.00 SM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 833.33 SM | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 56,940.00 SM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 308.33 SM | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 386.00 SM | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 750.00 SM | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 550.00 SM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,463.33 SM | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,056.00 SM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,815.05 SM | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,056.00 SM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,073.94 SM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 560.24 SM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,593.33 SM | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 23.00 | |
Prices in Dushanbe
This city had 295 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
Last update: 6 December 2025
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