Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,771 сўм (23元) | 55元 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,930 сўм (18元) | 37元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,702 сўм (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,066 сўм (4.93元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,948 сўм (9元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,487 сўм (5.80元) | 8元 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,582 сўм (17元) | 56元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,638 сўм (5.28元) | 13元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,557 сўм (2.79元) | 7元 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,243 сўм (5.04元) | 6元 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,004 сўм (21元) | 119元 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,634 сўм (8元) | 9元 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,101 сўм (2.51元) | 10元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,973,160 сўм (3,041元) | 7,672元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,853,590 сўм (1,745元) | 4,711元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 493,119 сўм (302元) | 412元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,178,860 сўм (1,944元) | 7,031元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,541,160 сўм (2,165元) | 4,064元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431,171 сўм (264元) | 279元 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,078 сўм (61元) | 88元 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,793,690 сўм (1,708元) | 2,091元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 925,711 сўм (566元) | 619元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62,808 сўм (38元) | 43元 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,052 сўм (24元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 290,931 сўм (178元) | 415元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 343,415 сўм (210元) | 211元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 448,122 сўм (274元) | 590元 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437,325 сўм (267元) | 663元 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 221,644,000 сўм (135,519元) | 159,594元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,679 сўм (2.86元) | 6元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,329 сўм (66元) | 176元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 63% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,451 сўм (30元) | 30元 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,416 сўм (18元) | 36元 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,340 сўм (55元) | 440元 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,827 сўм (9元) | 35元 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,777 сўм (17元) | 38元 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,266 сўм (13元) | 36元 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,855 сўм (4.19元) | 10元 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,033 сўм (4.91元) | 11元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,705 сўм (18元) | 80元 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,486 сўм (67元) | 206元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,640 сўм (34元) | 98元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,017 сўм (73元) | 743元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,542 сўм (162元) | 429元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,315 сўм (9元) | 67元 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,932 сўм (9元) | 35元 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,041 сўм (6元) | 32元 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (3,309元) | 3,535元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 717 сўм (0.44元) | 0.68元 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138,002 сўм (84元) | 481元 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,097 сўм (15元) | 23元 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,930 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 52% cheaper than in China
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