What is the cost of living in Dushanbe?

The cost of living in Dushanbe is 72.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 27.6). Groceries are 64.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 80.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TJS 2,959 per month. Local purchasing power index is 45.1 (NYC = 100).

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72.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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TJS 2,959

Estimated rent in

45.1

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Dushanbe

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

27.6 Very affordable

Rent

10.7 Very affordable

Groceries

35.5 Affordable

Restaurants

19.6 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

45.1 Weak

Estimated rent in Dushanbe

1-BR — City centre TJS 2,959/mo

1-BR — Outside centre TJS 2,219/mo

3-BR — City centre TJS 5,141/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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