How Tajikistan compares across key indices
Cost of Living
28 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
54/100
Quality of Life
123/200
How far your money goes in Tajikistan
Cost of Living
28
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
21
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
28
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
30
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Tajikistan - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Tajikistan has 31 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $563 in Qayroqqum to $717 in Dushanbe. Isfara leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Qayroqqum ranks highest for quality of life at 130/200.
Qayroqqum
$563/mo
Isfara
85/100
Qayroqqum
130/200
Dushanbe
63/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe | $717 | 81/100 | 128/200 | 63/100 | 79 |
| Isfara | $614 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 55/100 | 73 |
| Istaravshan | $614 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 55/100 | 73 |
| KĹlob | $607 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 55/100 | 72 |
| Konibodom | $607 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 55/100 | 72 |
| Khujand | $604 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 54/100 | 71 |
| Bokhtar | $587 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 52/100 | 69 |
| Qayroqqum | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Vahdat | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Tursunzoda | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Buston | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Panjakent | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Zarhalol | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Khorugh | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Muchun | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Ishqoshim | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Hisor | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Boshkengash | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Dalyoni Bolo | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Shahriston | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Danghara | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Moskovskiy | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Farkhor | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Hulbuk | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Chubek | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Kolkhozobod | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Norak | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Istiqlol | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Yovon | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Proletar | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
| Vakhsh | $563 | 85/100 | 130/200 | 50/100 | 66 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Tajikistan. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Tajikistan
Pollution Index
74/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
37.1ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Tajikistan, answered with data
Tajikistan has a cost of living index of 28 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $587 in Bokhtar and reach $717 in Dushanbe.
Bokhtar is the most affordable city in Tajikistan in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $587 for a single person including rent. Khujand is the next most affordable at $604/mo.
Tajikistan has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Isfara scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Isfara ranks highest for quality of life in Tajikistan, scoring 130/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $614/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Bokhtar offers the lowest monthly costs at $587/mo.
Tajikistan scores 54/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Tajikistan's cost of living is roughly 72% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 79% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Tajikistan has a pollution index of 74/100 (lower = cleaner). Pollution can be a concern in urban areas. Research specific cities before committing, as rural and coastal areas typically fare better.
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