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Cost of Living in Isfara

Isfara, Sughd, Tajikistan · Population 51,700

▼ -6% vs Tajikistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ЅМ2,996 ($280)
Couple, monthlyЅМ5,318 ($497)
Family of four, monthlyЅМ6,878 ($643)

Estimated Prices in Isfara

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantЅМ32.10 ($3.00)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeЅМ128 ($12.00)per meal
CappuccinoЅМ9.63 ($0.90)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ЅМ728 ($68.00)per month
Monthly public transport passЅМ118 ($11.00)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentЅМ310 ($29.00)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ЅМ89.88 ($8.40)per month
Fitness club membershipЅМ89.88 ($8.40)per month
Cinema ticketЅМ23.54 ($2.20)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreЅМ1,231 ($115)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreЅМ856 ($80.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreЅМ2,568 ($240)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Isfara is ЅМ1,926 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ЅМ2,996 ($280) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ЅМ3,895 ($364) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ЅМ856 ($80)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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9 km away · Sughd

Chilgazí

9 km away · Sughd

Chorkŭh

16 km away · Sughd

Konibodom

26 km away · Sughd

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28 km away · Sughd

Patar

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Other Major Cities in Tajikistan

Dushanbe

Dushanbe · pop. 948,251

ЅМ3,970 ($371) / mo

Khŭjand

Sughd · pop. 770,000

ЅМ3,189 ($298) / mo

Bokhtar

Khatlon · pop. 126,700

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Kŭlob

Khatlon · pop. 106,300

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Istaravshan

Sughd · pop. 64,300

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Konibodom

Sughd · pop. 54,400

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Panjakent

Sughd · pop. 52,500

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Living in Isfara

Isfara is one of the key cities in Tajikistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ЅМ2,996 ($280), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ЅМ856 ($80) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ЅМ6,878 ($643) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ЅМ5,318 ($497) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Isfara is ЅМ1,926 ($180). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ЅМ3,895 ($364) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isfara expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ЅМ2,996 ($280) per month in Isfara including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Tajikistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Isfara?
A net salary of around ЅМ3,895 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Isfara with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Isfara is ЅМ1,926 ($180).
How much is rent in Isfara?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ЅМ1,231 ($115) per month in the city centre and ЅМ856 ($80) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ЅМ2,568 ($240).
Is Isfara cheaper than Tajikistan on average?
Yes — Isfara is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Tajikistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Isfara?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ЅМ728 ($68) in Isfara. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ЅМ32 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ЅМ10 ($1).
How do transport costs in Isfara compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Isfara is estimated at ЅМ118 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Isfara are estimates based on Tajikistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 51,700). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.