How expensive is Dushanbe compared to other cities?

Dushanbe ranks #462 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 79.9% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 11.1 and local purchasing power is 39.9.

What is the average rent in Dushanbe?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dushanbe city centre costs approximately TJS 5,806 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to TJS 3,261 (saving 44%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around TJS 8,142.

Is Dushanbe affordable to live in?

Dushanbe is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇹🇯 Tajikistan · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Dushanbe

Affordable: goedkoper dan 79.9% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #462 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 19.9% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Dushanbe

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	TJS 5,806/mo ≈ $629	TJS 3,261/mo ≈ $353	44%
3-Kamer	TJS 8,142/mo ≈ $882	TJS 5,164/mo ≈ $559	37%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Dushanbe has a cost of living index of 22.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

22.3

Index

Sources

1.4

Gap between sources