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Cost of Living in Khŭjand

Khŭjand, Sughd, Tajikistan · Population 770,000

▲ +0% vs Tajikistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ЅМ3,189 ($298)
Couple, monthlyЅМ5,665 ($529)
Family of four, monthlyЅМ7,331 ($685)

Estimated Prices in Khŭjand

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantЅМ34.03 ($3.18)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeЅМ136 ($12.72)per meal
CappuccinoЅМ10.21 ($0.95)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ЅМ771 ($72.08)per month
Monthly public transport passЅМ125 ($11.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentЅМ329 ($30.74)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ЅМ95.27 ($8.90)per month
Fitness club membershipЅМ95.27 ($8.90)per month
Cinema ticketЅМ24.95 ($2.33)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreЅМ1,323 ($124)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreЅМ921 ($86.04)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreЅМ2,762 ($258)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Khŭjand is ЅМ2,042 ($191) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ЅМ3,189 ($298) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ЅМ4,146 ($387) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ЅМ921 ($86)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Ghafurov

11 km away · Sughd

Dehmoí

12 km away · Sughd

Qal’acha

17 km away · Sughd

Ghŭlakandoz

20 km away · Sughd

Mastchoh

27 km away · Sughd

Obburdon

32 km away · Sughd

Paldorak

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Other Major Cities in Tajikistan

Dushanbe

Dushanbe · pop. 948,251

ЅМ3,970 ($371) / 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

Isfara

Sughd · pop. 51,700

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Living in Khŭjand

Khŭjand is one of the key cities in Tajikistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ЅМ3,189 ($298), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ЅМ921 ($86) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ЅМ7,331 ($685) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ЅМ5,665 ($529) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Khŭjand is ЅМ2,042 ($191). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ЅМ4,146 ($387) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khŭjand expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ЅМ3,189 ($298) per month in Khŭjand including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Tajikistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Khŭjand?
A net salary of around ЅМ4,146 ($387) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Khŭjand with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Khŭjand is ЅМ2,042 ($191).
How much is rent in Khŭjand?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ЅМ1,323 ($124) per month in the city centre and ЅМ921 ($86) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ЅМ2,762 ($258).
Is Khŭjand cheaper than Tajikistan on average?
No — Khŭjand is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Tajikistan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Khŭjand?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ЅМ771 ($72) in Khŭjand. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ЅМ34 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ЅМ10 ($1).
How do transport costs in Khŭjand compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Khŭjand is estimated at ЅМ125 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Khŭjand are estimates based on Tajikistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 770,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.