Cost of living in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samarkand | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,659 сўм (kr19) | kr150 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27,159 сўм (kr14) | kr85 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,794 сўм (kr11) | kr38 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11,001 сўм (kr5.85) | kr14 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 13,580 сўм (kr7) | kr32 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17,298 сўм (kr9) | kr20 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35,070 сўм (kr19) | kr43 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,865 сўм (kr7) | kr17 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,889 сўм (kr2.60) | kr13 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35,276 сўм (kr19) | kr9 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 206,281 сўм (kr110) | kr81 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,235 сўм (kr7) | kr20 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,946 сўм (kr2.10) | kr10 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 61% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samarkand | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,670,000 сўм (kr4,611) | kr12,078 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,674,300 сўм (kr1,954) | kr10,088 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 532,702 сўм (kr283) | kr797 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,289,630 сўм (kr4,940) | kr8,998 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,541,030 сўм (kr2,415) | kr6,853 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 580,000 сўм (kr308) | kr621 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133,746 сўм (kr71) | kr164 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000 сўм (kr160) | kr2,390 | - 93% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000,000 сўм (kr1,595) | kr488 | + 227% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80,000 сўм (kr43) | kr43 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50,000 сўм (kr27) | kr230 | - 88% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 15% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samarkand | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 682,507 сўм (kr363) | kr622 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,206,270 сўм (kr641) | kr294 | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,274,300 сўм (kr678) | kr789 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672,866 сўм (kr358) | kr1,009 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 71% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 414,942,000 сўм (kr220,662) | kr314,482 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,877 сўм (kr3.66) | kr15 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 166,119 сўм (kr88) | kr467 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,693 сўм (kr24) | kr409 | - 94% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samarkand | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,466 сўм (kr26) | kr37 | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72,000 сўм (kr38) | kr82 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200,000 сўм (kr106) | kr500 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 90,000 сўм (kr48) | kr37 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31,250 сўм (kr17) | kr31 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41,421 сўм (kr22) | kr18 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 26,393 сўм (kr14) | kr12 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,000 сўм (kr8) | kr17 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,025 сўм (kr43) | kr202 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Samarkand (Uzbekistan) is 35% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Samarkand | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82,580 сўм (kr44) | kr297 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80,000 сўм (kr43) | kr209 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500,000 сўм (kr266) | kr455 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 сўм (kr266) | kr541 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80,000 сўм (kr43) | kr77 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,000 сўм (kr11) | kr49 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50,000 сўм (kr27) | kr42 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000,000 сўм (kr6,381) | kr3,632 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,990 сўм (kr1.06) | kr0.88 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 486,806 сўм (kr259) | kr211 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34,458 сўм (kr18) | kr54 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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