Consumer prices in Tajikistan rose by an average of 2.2% from September 2024 to September 2025, according to new data from the country’s Statistics Agency.
The increase was primarily driven by higher prices for meat, vegetables, and cooking oils, while some fruits and dairy products became more affordable.
Among vegetables, cabbage saw the steepest price hike — up 60%, rising from 5.00 to 8.00 somonis per kilogram. Carrots followed with a 50% jump, from 3.67 to 5.50 somonis.
In the meat category, lamb prices increased by 14.3%, reaching 100.00 somonis from 84.80 somonis, while beef prices rose 12.6%, also now averaging 100.00 somonis, up from 88.16 somonis.
Sunflower oil prices climbed by 8.5%, now selling for 18.00 somonis per liter compared to 16.47 somonis a year earlier.
At the same time, several food items became more affordable. Apples dropped by 16% — from 15.32 to 12.87 somonis, and grapes saw a 2.9% decrease, from 11.16 to 10.84 somonis.
Locally produced flour became 10.1% cheaper, falling from 4.95 to 4.40 somonis per kilogram. Rice prices also dipped slightly by 3.1%, now costing 20.25 somonis per kilogram instead of 21.00 somonis.
Among dairy products, milk prices fell by 4.1%, from 8.00 to 7.67 somonis, butter dropped by 2.7% and cheese prices fell on average by 6.1 percent.
Overall, officials describe food inflation in Dushanbe as moderate, though some seasonal goods have seen sharp price spikes. The reported figures are averages based on prices at markets in the capital and may vary significantly in other regions depending on the season, logistics, and local income levels.
