Moving to Tajikistan from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dushanbe averages 72°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Tajikistan.

Living there in 2020
313

people born in United Kingdom live in Tajikistan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tajikistan?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tajikistan compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
TJ
13.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
TJ
$364
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
TJ
21.3

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
TJ
159.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
TJ
0.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
TJ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
TJ
69.9%

United Kingdom performs 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

GB
4.1%
TJ
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
TJ
$4,600

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
TJ
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
TJ
32.3

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

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Dushanbe
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 52°/33°F (11°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 81°/56°F (27°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 92°/59°F (33°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 62°/39°F (17°/4°C)
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Month London Dushanbe
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Tajikistan

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

Tajikistan passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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?

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Tajikistan compared to United Kingdom?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tajikistan, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Tajikistan scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Tajikistan compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Dushanbe is 72°F, compared to 60°F in London. Dushanbe receives around 25.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Tajikistan?

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

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At a Glance

GB TJ
Population 67,791,400 9,119,347
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
Languages English Russian, Tajik
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +992
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999