Capital city, Tajikistan
Cost of living in Dushanbe
How much a month costs in Dushanbe
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $650–1,080 (SM6,000–10,000).
Prices in Dushanbe
Typical 2026 ranges in TJS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TJS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | SM2,500–5,000 | $271–542 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | SM1,500–3,000 | $163–325 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | SM80–150 | $8.7–16.3 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | SM400–900 | $43–98 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | SM30–60 | $3.3–6.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | SM100–220 | $11–24 |
| Cappuccino | SM18–35 | $2.0–3.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | SM25–45 | $2.7–4.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | SM2–4 | $0.22–0.43 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | SM20–40 | $2.2–4.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | SM300–700 | $33–76 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | SM60–120 | $6.5–13.0 |
Value for money: 75/100
A value score of 75/100 means Dushanbe gives more quality of life per dollar than 74% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 43/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Dushanbe
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Khiva | Uzbekistan | $466–762 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dushanbe?
About $325–488 on a lean budget, $650–1,080 for a comfortable month and $1,300–2,380 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Dushanbe?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs SM2,500–5,000 ($271–542) a month in the center and SM1,500–3,000 ($163–325) outside it.
How much does food cost in Dushanbe?
A local meal is SM30–60 ($3.3–6.5); a mid-range restaurant is SM100–220 ($11–24) per person.
Is Tajikistan expensive?
Prices in Tajikistan are about 28% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.