Moving to Australia from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tajikistan to Australia.

Moved in 2023
10 ↑ 100% vs 2022

people moved from Tajikistan to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
AU
39.8

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
AU
14.1t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
0.1
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
AU
4.6%

Australia performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
AU
$59,500

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TJ
69.4 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all family life metrics.

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Canberra
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Dushanbe Canberra
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Tajikistan without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Australia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 21.3 in Tajikistan. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Australia compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ AU
Population 9,119,347 26,141,369
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Russian, Tajik English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000