Over the past year, food prices in Tajikistan have shown mixed trends. According to nationwide averages, some products became more expensive, others saw little change, while prices for certain items declined.
Overall, prices for staple food products remained relatively stable. A slight increase was recorded for vegetables. Among fruits, pomegranates became cheaper, while lemons rose in price.
For most food items, no sharp fluctuations were observed. Flour, pasta, rice, sugar, and milk are generally sold within the same price ranges as a year ago, with slight decreases noted for some products.
At the same time, prices for eggs and vegetable oil increased. The most significant price growth was recorded in meat products.
Overall, in 2026 price increases mainly affected meat and certain imported goods.
Prices in somoni (country-wide average)
|
Product |
Unit |
2025 |
2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Flour |
1 kg |
4.6–5.7 |
4.5–5.5 |
|
Pasta |
1 kg |
9.5–12 |
8.5–11.5 |
|
Rice |
300 g |
15–25 |
12–20 |
|
Milk |
1 liter |
6–10 |
5–10 |
|
Sugar |
1 kg |
10–11 |
9–11 |
|
Eggs |
1 piece |
1.1–1.4 |
1.3–1.5 |
|
Vegetable oil |
1 liter |
15–19 |
16–20 |
|
Meat |
1 kg |
80–90 |
95–110 |
|
Chicken meat |
1 kg |
30–43 |
34–43 |
Source: Asia-Plus
