Moving to Tajikistan from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Timor-Leste to Tajikistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Tajik. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tajikistan compared to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
TJ
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
TJ
13.9

Timor-Leste 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

TL
$461
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
TJ
21.3

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TL
61.0
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
TJ
0.9t

Timor-Leste performs better than Tajikistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TL
0.0
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
TJ
69.9%

Timor-Leste generally does better on infrastructure, though Tajikistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
TJ
$4,600

Timor-Leste generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
TJ
32.3

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Tajikistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tajikistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tajikistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tajikistan safe for expats?

Timor-Leste 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 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to Timor-Leste?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in adult obesity rate. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

The official languages in Tajikistan are Russian and Tajik. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL TJ
Population 1,445,006 9,119,347
Currency United States Dollar ($) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Russian, Tajik
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +992
Time zones 1 1