Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,250 сўм (Taka 979) | Taka 253 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46,961 сўм (Taka 459) | Taka 518 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,667 сўм (Taka 348) | Taka 234 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,897 сўм (Taka 146) | Taka 91 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23,588 сўм (Taka 230) | Taka 150 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,827 сўм (Taka 184) | Taka 78 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,145 сўм (Taka 490) | Taka 476 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,725 сўм (Taka 183) | Taka 307 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,773 сўм (Taka 66) | Taka 56 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,399 сўм (Taka 170) | Taka 407 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 309,910 сўм (Taka 3,027) | Taka 1,595 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19,698 сўм (Taka 192) | Taka 136 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,855 сўм (Taka 57) | Taka 72 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,499,300 сўм (Taka 141,640) | Taka 40,565 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,474,300 сўм (Taka 102,321) | Taka 22,239 | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535,350 сўм (Taka 14,998) | Taka 4,221 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,571,060 сўм (Taka 93,497) | Taka 50,272 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,576,200 сўм (Taka 64,241) | Taka 31,111 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 844,945 сўм (Taka 8,254) | Taka 5,000 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,118 сўм (Taka 1,095) | Taka 1,266 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,726,370 сўм (Taka 46,171) | Taka 49,805 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,414,330 сўм (Taka 33,354) | Taka 15,000 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,274 сўм (Taka 1,742) | Taka 568 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,257 сўм (Taka 716) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 181% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 803,890 сўм (Taka 7,853) | Taka 2,505 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 649,922 сўм (Taka 6,349) | Taka 2,407 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,149,070 сўм (Taka 11,225) | Taka 5,268 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,805,850 сўм (Taka 17,641) | Taka 4,284 | + 312% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 345,269,000 сўм (Taka 3,372,840) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,359 сўм (Taka 131) | Taka 110 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176,179 сўм (Taka 1,721) | Taka 2,433 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152,753 сўм (Taka 1,492) | Taka 250 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,055 сўм (Taka 938) | Taka 308 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 262,618 сўм (Taka 2,565) | Taka 1,500 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85,531 сўм (Taka 836) | Taka 360 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,420 сўм (Taka 512) | Taka 191 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47,498 сўм (Taka 464) | Taka 794 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,314 сўм (Taka 247) | Taka 158 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,610 сўм (Taka 192) | Taka 200 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118,094 сўм (Taka 1,154) | Taka 205 | + 462% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244,592 сўм (Taka 2,389) | Taka 1,513 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112,806 сўм (Taka 1,102) | Taka 1,024 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 676,757 сўм (Taka 6,611) | Taka 3,000 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 508,362 сўм (Taka 4,966) | Taka 3,597 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90,539 сўм (Taka 884) | Taka 1,519 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,462 сўм (Taka 219) | Taka 253 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47,075 сўм (Taka 460) | Taka 606 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,345,300 сўм (Taka 101,060) | Taka 35,756 | + 183% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 999 сўм (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488,730 сўм (Taka 14,543) | Taka 2,307 | + 530% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62,357 сўм (Taka 609) | Taka 339 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 590 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00977
BDT
/
UZS
Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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