Moving to Sweden from Tajikistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tajikistan to Sweden? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Tajikistan to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 2.2 times more expensive than Tajikistan overall. A TJS690,000 salary in Tajikistan would need to be roughly SEK1,640,000 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.8 times more
Groceries
pay 2.2 times more
Transportation
pay 2.1 times more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 55.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Sweden?
What does your salary buy?
TJS690,000 → SEK1,640,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Tajikistan to Sweden.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Tajikistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Sweden performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Tajikistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), Skatteverket (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Sweden vs Tajikistan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dushanbe | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Dushanbe | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Can you move from Tajikistan to Sweden?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Tajikistan passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Required
Sweden passport holder visiting Tajikistan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Sweden than Tajikistan?
On average Sweden is around 121% pricier than Tajikistan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
Budget about SEK410,000 for 3 months in Sweden (based on a TJS690,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Tajikistan?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tajikistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 18.7 in Tajikistan. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Tajikistan?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.
