Cost of living in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Summary of cost of living in Dushanbe

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 17,719 Somoni
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 8,012 Somoni
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Dushanbe
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 43 Somoni
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 43 Somoni
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 27 Somoni
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 8 Somoni
12 eggs, large 15 Somoni
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 18 Somoni
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 37 Somoni
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 13 Somoni
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 4.551 Somoni
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 8 Somoni
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 72 Somoni
2 liters of coca-cola 12 Somoni
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 5.833 Somoni
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 5,908 Somoni
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,773 Somoni
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 912 Somoni
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,619 Somoni
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,542 Somoni
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 515 Somoni
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 216 Somoni
40” flat screen tv 3,330 Somoni
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 919 Somoni
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 49 Somoni
Hourly rate for cleaning help 45 Somoni
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 338 Somoni
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 331 Somoni
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 458 Somoni
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 387 Somoni
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 75,919 Somoni
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 8 Somoni
Monthly ticket public transport 128 Somoni
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 61 Somoni
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 43 Somoni
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 76 Somoni
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,265 Somoni
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 21 Somoni
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 29 Somoni
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 34 Somoni
4 rolls of toilet paper 13 Somoni
Tube of toothpaste 21 Somoni
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 51 Somoni
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 129 Somoni
2 tickets to the movies 88 Somoni
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 303 Somoni
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 36 Somoni
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 23 Somoni
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 14 Somoni
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 6,495 Somoni
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.100 Somoni
1 month of gym membership in business district 308 Somoni
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 21 Somoni
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 61 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: September 22, 2023

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