Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84,571 сўм (47元) | 36元 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45,221 сўм (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,919 сўм (21元) | 13元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,663 сўм (8元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 26,786 сўм (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17,325 сўм (10元) | 10元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49,231 сўм (27元) | 51元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,804 сўм (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,047 сўм (3.89元) | 6元 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,050 сўм (9元) | 6元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 279,308 сўм (154元) | 88元 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19,439 сўм (11元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,297 сўм (3.48元) | 12元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,543,100 сўм (8,580元) | 15,689元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,249,400 сўм (5,658元) | 7,762元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,347,840 сўм (744元) | 494元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,622,700 сўм (5,864元) | 6,859元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,533,370 сўм (3,055元) | 3,972元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 829,115 сўм (458元) | 335元 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 114,684 сўм (63元) | 101元 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,694,950 сўм (3,144元) | 1,494元 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,576,770 сўм (1,974元) | 571元 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160,690 сўм (89元) | 38元 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58,025 сўм (32元) | 47元 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 748,452 сўм (413元) | 415元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 638,014 сўм (352元) | 280元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 921,865 сўм (509元) | 574元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,562,270 сўм (862元) | 717元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 343,986,000 сўм (189,888元) | 152,522元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,172 сўм (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,792 сўм (99元) | 244元 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 74,639 сўм (41元) | 41元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,266 сўм (34元) | 45元 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 281,391 сўм (155元) | 111元 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 72,182 сўм (40元) | 47元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36,818 сўм (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,666 сўм (25元) | 32元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27,183 сўм (15元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,626 сўм (11元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 134,868 сўм (74元) | 79元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 278,500 сўм (154元) | 225元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 134,932 сўм (74元) | 110元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,055 сўм (221元) | 481元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 475,346 сўм (262元) | 248元 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92,991 сўм (51元) | 77元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,357 сўм (13元) | 27元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 43,035 сўм (24元) | 14元 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,000,000 сўм (6,624元) | 3,708元 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,152 сўм (0.64元) | 1.19元 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 806,088 сўм (445元) | 406元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50,656 сўм (28元) | 25元 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,589 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 18% cheaper than in China
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