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Cost of Living in Qaratog

Qaratog, Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí, Tajikistan

▼ -13% vs Tajikistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ЅМ2,772 ($259)
Couple, monthlyЅМ4,916 ($459)
Family of four, monthlyЅМ6,354 ($594)

Estimated Prices in Qaratog

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantЅМ29.85 ($2.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeЅМ119 ($11.16)per meal
CappuccinoЅМ8.96 ($0.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ЅМ677 ($63.24)per month
Monthly public transport passЅМ109 ($10.23)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentЅМ289 ($26.97)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ЅМ83.59 ($7.81)per month
Fitness club membershipЅМ83.59 ($7.81)per month
Cinema ticketЅМ21.89 ($2.05)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreЅМ1,124 ($105)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreЅМ782 ($73.06)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreЅМ2,345 ($219)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Qaratog is ЅМ1,791 ($167) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ЅМ2,772 ($259) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ЅМ3,604 ($337) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ЅМ782 ($73)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Seshambe

3 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Shahrinav

5 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Tursunzoda

6 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Rabot

11 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Pakhtaobod

16 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Navabad

20 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Hisor

22 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

Durbat

30 km away · Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí

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

Isfara

Sughd · pop. 51,700

ЅМ2,996 ($280) / mo

Living in Qaratog

Qaratog is one of the key cities in Tajikistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ЅМ2,772 ($259), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ЅМ782 ($73) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ЅМ6,354 ($594) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ЅМ4,916 ($459) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Qaratog is ЅМ1,791 ($167). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ЅМ3,604 ($337) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qaratog expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ЅМ2,772 ($259) per month in Qaratog including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Tajikistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Qaratog?
A net salary of around ЅМ3,604 ($337) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qaratog with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qaratog is ЅМ1,791 ($167).
How much is rent in Qaratog?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ЅМ1,124 ($105) per month in the city centre and ЅМ782 ($73) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ЅМ2,345 ($219).
Is Qaratog cheaper than Tajikistan on average?
Yes — Qaratog is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Tajikistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Qaratog?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ЅМ677 ($63) in Qaratog. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ЅМ30 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ЅМ9 ($1).
How do transport costs in Qaratog compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qaratog is estimated at ЅМ109 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qaratog are estimates based on Tajikistan national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.