General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Dushanbe |
| Country | Tajikistan |
| Currency | Tajikistani somoni |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.7% |
| Gdp | $8.3 billion |
| Size | 143,100 sq km |
| Population | 9,537,645 |
| Population density | 66.3 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.7 |
| City population | 28.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -1∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Tajik |
| Population able to read | 99.8% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 0.2% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 20 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.7/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Somon Air |
| Main airport | Dushanbe International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $0.64 |
| Burger | $1.29 |
| Coffee | $0.5 |
| Beer | $0.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $120/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $25/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $70/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2/10km |
| Petrol | $0.60/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 13% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1350 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 14.51/MBits |
| Tld | .tj |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 60.1% |
| Phone mobile data | $11.33 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 98% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Alibaba |
| Supermarket | Korzinka.uz |
| Pharmacy | Apteka.uz |
| Drugstore | Farmatsiya.uz |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11pm |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 2/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 5/10 |
| Swimming | 4/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Osh | A traditional rice dish made with lamb, carrots, onions, and spices | $5-10 |
| Qurutob | A dish made with flatbread, yogurt, and a variety of toppings, such as meat, vegetables, and herbs | $3-5 |
| Manti | Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables | $4-6 |
| Somsa | Baked pastries filled with meat or vegetables | $2-4 |
| Lagman | A noodle soup made with meat, vegetables, and spices | $5-7 |
| Shurbo | A meat and vegetable stew | $4-6 |
| Halva | A sweet dessert made with flour, sugar, and nuts | $2-3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Green tea | A popular beverage made from the leaves of the green tea plant. | 0.50-1.00 |
| Black tea | A strong, flavorful tea made from the leaves of the black tea plant. | 0.50-1.00 |
| Herbal tea | A tea made from the leaves, flowers, or roots of various herbs. | 0.50-1.00 |
| Ayran | A fermented milk drink similar to yogurt. | 0.50-1.00 |
| Kumis | A fermented mare’s milk drink. | 1.00-2.00 |
| Shurpo | A traditional Tajik soup made with lamb, vegetables, and spices. | 2.00-3.00 |
| Plov | A traditional Tajik rice dish made with lamb, vegetables, and spices. | 3.00-4.00 |
| Samsa | A traditional Tajik pastry filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese. | 1.00-2.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Suzani | Embroidered wall hanging or table cloth | $50-$200 |
| Ikat | Woven fabric with geometric patterns | $20-$100 |
| Chust | Silk scarf | $10-$50 |
| Chapan | Long, quilted coat | $50-$200 |
| Skullcap | Embroidered hat | $10-$20 |
| Ceramic pottery | Hand-painted bowls, plates, and vases | $10-$50 |
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings of animals, people, and scenes | $20-$100 |
| Silver jewelry | Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets | $20-$100 |
| Musical instruments | Dutar, rubab, and tanbur | $50-$200 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
| Navruz | March 21 | Celebrates the Persian New Year |
| Victory Day | May 9 | Celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Independence Day | September 9 | Celebrates the independence of Tajikistan from the Soviet Union |
| Constitution Day | November 6 | Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of Tajikistan |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Celebrates the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah | Celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail |
| Islamic New Year | 1st day of Muharram | Celebrates the start of the Islamic new year |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Jumhuriyat |
| Online news | Asia-Plus |
| Tv | Tojikiston |
| Radio | Radio Tojikiston |