114 cities covered · Currency: TJS (ЅМ) · Capital: Dushanbe
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ЅМ34.03 ($3.18) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ЅМ136 ($12.72) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ЅМ10.21 ($0.95) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ЅМ771 ($72.08) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ЅМ125 ($11.66) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ЅМ329 ($30.74) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ЅМ95.27 ($8.90) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ЅМ95.27 ($8.90) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ЅМ24.95 ($2.33) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ЅМ1,323 ($124) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ЅМ921 ($86.04) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ЅМ2,762 ($258) | per month |
Dushanbe · pop. 948,251
Sughd · pop. 770,000
Khatlon · pop. 126,700
Khatlon · pop. 106,300
Sughd · pop. 64,300
Sughd · pop. 54,400
Sughd · pop. 52,500
Sughd · pop. 51,700
Khatlon · pop. 49,235
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 46,700
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 40,600
Khatlon · pop. 39,600
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 38,474
Sughd · pop. 38,104
Sughd · pop. 37,104
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 35,473
Sughd · pop. 33,261
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 31,585
Kŭhistoni Badakhshon · pop. 31,100
Khatlon · pop. 29,776
Sughd · pop. 28,352
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 28,276
Khatlon · pop. 27,700
Nohiyahoi Tobei Jumhurí · pop. 26,321
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Tajikistan
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Tajikistan
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Tajikistan
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Tajikistan
Living costs in Tajikistan vary significantly depending on city size. Large metropolitan areas with populations over one million typically see housing costs 15–30% above the national average, while smaller towns can be 10–20% below it. The national baseline of ЅМ3,189 ($298) per month represents a mid-sized city estimate.
Capital cities and major economic hubs command the highest rents and overall expenses. For budget-conscious residents, mid-sized cities offer a balance of amenities and affordability. Rural and small-town living remains the most economical option, though transport and service access may be limited.