Moving to Tajikistan from Mauritania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritania to Tajikistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mauritania to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritania and Tajikistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
TJ
13.9

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Tajikistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.6
TJ
18.7

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
TJ
0.9t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Tajikistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.9
TJ
1.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
TJ
69.9%

Tajikistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.3%
TJ
6.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$2,198
TJ
$1,637

Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MR
68.7 yrs
TJ
71.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
30.2
TJ
23.5

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Mauritania leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), Ministry of Finance (2016), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania and Tajikistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Tajikistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tajikistan's immigration authority.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.
Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tajikistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tajikistan?

With 1.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tajikistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mauritania and Tajikistan.

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Tajikistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tajikistan is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Mauritania?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 2.6 in Mauritania. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR TJ
Population 5,315,065 10,786,734
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages Arabic Russian, Tajik
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +992
Time zones 1 1