Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,250 сўм (R$ 45) | R$ 39 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46,961 сўм (R$ 21) | R$ 37 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,667 сўм (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,897 сўм (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23,588 сўм (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,827 сўм (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,145 сўм (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,725 сўм (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,773 сўм (R$ 3.04) | R$ 7 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,399 сўм (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 309,910 сўм (R$ 139) | R$ 50 | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19,698 сўм (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,855 сўм (R$ 2.63) | R$ 4.48 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,499,300 сўм (R$ 6,505) | R$ 4,120 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,474,300 сўм (R$ 4,700) | R$ 2,750 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535,350 сўм (R$ 689) | R$ 743 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,571,060 сўм (R$ 4,294) | R$ 3,008 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,576,200 сўм (R$ 2,951) | R$ 1,998 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 844,945 сўм (R$ 379) | R$ 522 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,118 сўм (R$ 50) | R$ 90 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,726,370 сўм (R$ 2,121) | R$ 1,773 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,414,330 сўм (R$ 1,532) | R$ 646 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,274 сўм (R$ 80) | R$ 31 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,257 сўм (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 803,890 сўм (R$ 361) | R$ 283 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 649,922 сўм (R$ 292) | R$ 282 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,149,070 сўм (R$ 516) | R$ 427 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,805,850 сўм (R$ 810) | R$ 328 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 345,269,000 сўм (R$ 154,913) | R$ 118,180 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,359 сўм (R$ 5.99) | R$ 6 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176,179 сўм (R$ 79) | R$ 246 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152,753 сўм (R$ 69) | R$ 22 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,055 сўм (R$ 43) | R$ 51 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 262,618 сўм (R$ 118) | R$ 274 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85,531 сўм (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,420 сўм (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47,498 сўм (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,314 сўм (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,610 сўм (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118,094 сўм (R$ 53) | R$ 59 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244,592 сўм (R$ 110) | R$ 114 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112,806 сўм (R$ 51) | R$ 60 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 676,757 сўм (R$ 304) | R$ 246 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 508,362 сўм (R$ 228) | R$ 239 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90,539 сўм (R$ 41) | R$ 32 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,462 сўм (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47,075 сўм (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,345,300 сўм (R$ 4,642) | R$ 3,721 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 999 сўм (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.47 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488,730 сўм (R$ 668) | R$ 140 | + 378% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 58,477 сўм (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,728 prices entered by 1,487 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is about the same as in Brazil
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