VanBasket Tajikistan

Food Prices in Tajikistan — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-38%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
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).

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.4% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Tajikistan

Tajikistan

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

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Similar Countries

Myanmar 63 -37%

Nepal 61 -39%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Egypt 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

Uzbekistan 68 -32%

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: Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh.

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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