Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,069 сўм (Taka 291) | Taka 228 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,392 сўм (Taka 261) | Taka 356 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,323 сўм (Taka 148) | Taka 188 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,051 сўм (Taka 65) | Taka 76 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,939 сўм (Taka 112) | Taka 106 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,549 сўм (Taka 53) | Taka 57 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,250 сўм (Taka 203) | Taka 511 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,825 сўм (Taka 87) | Taka 159 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,451 сўм (Taka 36) | Taka 30 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,753 сўм (Taka 71) | Taka 448 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,242 сўм (Taka 429) | Taka 1,508 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,582 сўм (Taka 101) | Taka 103 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,982 сўм (Taka 40) | Taka 42 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,257,190 сўм (Taka 42,353) | Taka 64,159 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050,990 сўм (Taka 24,579) | Taka 35,369 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 420,719 сўм (Taka 3,389) | Taka 4,449 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,981,000 сўм (Taka 24,015) | Taka 39,073 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,012,060 сўм (Taka 16,209) | Taka 22,885 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 349,637 сўм (Taka 2,817) | Taka 4,140 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99,295 сўм (Taka 800) | Taka 1,111 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,768,360 сўм (Taka 22,302) | Taka 37,922 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,098,580 сўм (Taka 8,850) | Taka 15,038 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70,677 сўм (Taka 569) | Taka 360 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41,690 сўм (Taka 336) | Taka 621 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 339,124 сўм (Taka 2,732) | Taka 1,987 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 305,461 сўм (Taka 2,461) | Taka 2,314 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 486,709 сўм (Taka 3,921) | Taka 6,592 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365,912 сўм (Taka 2,948) | Taka 4,486 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,614,000 сўм (Taka 2,115,649) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,941 сўм (Taka 40) | Taka 94 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,737 сўм (Taka 1,053) | Taka 2,108 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,041 сўм (Taka 379) | Taka 129 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,425 сўм (Taka 229) | Taka 491 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99,999 сўм (Taka 806) | Taka 1,039 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,665 сўм (Taka 126) | Taka 405 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31,150 сўм (Taka 251) | Taka 230 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,615 сўм (Taka 190) | Taka 411 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,156 сўм (Taka 58) | Taka 82 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,936 сўм (Taka 64) | Taka 100 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,150 сўм (Taka 243) | Taka 240 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,681 сўм (Taka 1,013) | Taka 1,281 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53,839 сўм (Taka 434) | Taka 958 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,359 сўм (Taka 970) | Taka 2,373 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 324,434 сўм (Taka 2,614) | Taka 2,103 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,273 сўм (Taka 179) | Taka 1,179 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,687 сўм (Taka 159) | Taka 284 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,725 сўм (Taka 86) | Taka 632 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (Taka 43,600) | Taka 35,756 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 сўм (Taka 2.42) | Taka 6.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,500 сўм (Taka 1,293) | Taka 1,420 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18,017 сўм (Taka 145) | Taka 266 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,004 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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