Food Prices in Tajikistan — October 2026
Updated: 1 October 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 L
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Eggs 12 pcs
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Chicken 1 kg
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Rice 1 kg
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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What this means for vanlife
Food in Tajikistan is very cheap — 38% below the world average. An excellent destination for budget van travel: the same grocery basket costs around $186 per month (vs $300 world average).
How food prices are changing
Food overall: +3.8% over the year, as of March 2026
Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), March 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Tajikistan?
No, food in Tajikistan is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 62 (world average = 100), meaning food is 38% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in Tajikistan per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Tajikistan you can expect to spend around $186. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 62 (world = 100).
How does Tajikistan compare to similar countries?
Tajikistan has a VanBasket Index of 62. Similar or nearby countries: Nepal, Myanmar, Egypt.
How often is the food price data for Tajikistan updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
Updated: 11.10.2026
RON 92
$1.40 /L
TJS12.91 · €1.25/L
70 of 171
cheaper than 60% of countries
RON 95
$1.40 /L
TJS12.90 · €1.25/L
29 of 103
cheaper than 73% of countries
Diesel
$1.67 /L
TJS15.39 · €1.49/L
95 of 170
pricier than 55% of countries
Premium diesel
$1.62 /L
TJS14.90 · €1.45/L
10 of 44
cheaper than 80% of countries
LPG (autogas)
$0.69 /L
TJS6.39 · €0.62/L
15 of 55
cheaper than 75% of countries
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