Cost of Living in Dushanbe
Summary of cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,659.1$ (17,011.9SM), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 470.8$ (4,827.0SM), excluding rent.
- Dushanbe is 69.0% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dushanbe is, on average, 85.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 60.00 SM | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 SM | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 88.00 SM | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 SM | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 20.60 SM | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 5.78 SM | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 SM | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 35.69 SM | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.54 SM | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 8.07 SM | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 18.00 SM | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 40.28 SM | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 20.56 SM | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 37.80 SM | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.35 SM | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 11.43 SM | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.52 SM | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.07 SM | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.59 SM | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.60 SM | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 8.25 SM | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 6.50 SM | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 95.00 SM | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 14.67 SM | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 22.25 SM | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 SM | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 SM | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 SM | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 SM | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 SM | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 SM | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 34.95 SM | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 182,500.00 SM | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 260,000.00 SM | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 518.83 SM | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 138.18 SM | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 246.67 SM | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 397.22 SM | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 92.00 SM | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 50.00 SM | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,033.33 SM | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 146,000.00 SM | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 321.43 SM | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 386.00 SM | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 750.00 SM | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 550.00 SM | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 4,416.67 SM | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,250.00 SM | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,208.92 SM | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 4,400.00 SM | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 887.28 SM | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 574.64 SM | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,793.33 SM | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.75 |
Prices in Dushanbe
This city had 129 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
Last update: 24 May 2025
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