MigrantoCost of living in Tajikistan
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Tajikistan
Spending runs from TJS 456 a month in the poorest fifth to TJS 2,760 in the richest
Per person, whole country
TJS 1,010
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
TJS 456richest 20%
TJS 2,760
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Key facts
The cost of living in Tajikistan in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 84% of countries. A basket that costs TJS 9,310 at world-middle prices costs TJS 6,800 here.
Typical spending takes 41% of the average wage
A typical person spends TJS 1,010 a month while the average take-home wage is TJS 2,480, so 59% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Tajikistan compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Tajikistan against other countries
Cheaper than 84% of countries
Where Tajikistan sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs TJS 9,310 at world-middle prices costs TJS 6,800 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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TJS 456/mo
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TJS 1,920
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TJS 1,470
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Tajikistan?
A typical person in Tajikistan spends about TJS 1,010 a month — around TJS 12,200 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Tajikistan?
By spending, Tajikistan ranks #149 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about TJS 1,010 a month, the poorest 20% about TJS 456 and the richest 20% about TJS 2,760. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Tajikistan in US dollars?
The cost of living in Tajikistan is about $109 a month, or roughly $1,308 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Tajikistan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about TJS 456 a month per person, a typical one around TJS 1,010, and a comfortable life around TJS 1,410. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Tajikistan enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about TJS 1,010 a month, while the average take-home pay in Tajikistan is about TJS 2,480. For more on incomes, see salaries in Tajikistan.
Is Tajikistan an expensive country to live in?
No. Tajikistan is more expensive than 20% of countries worldwide and ranks 23rd of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
What currency is used in Tajikistan?
Tajikistan uses the Tajikistani Somoni (TJS). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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