- Cost of Living
- Uzbekistan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42,695 сўм (35元) | 53元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,766 сўм (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,849 сўм (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,351 сўм (5.25元) | 15元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,902 сўм (7元) | 16元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,342 сўм (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,042 сўм (21元) | 61元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,483 сўм (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 сўм (2.48元) | 7元 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,360 сўм (3.61元) | 5.78元 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,906 сўм (56元) | 111元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11,201 сўм (9元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,658 сўм (2.20元) | 12元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,076,100 сўм (9,160元) | 9,733元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,579,000 сўм (2,133元) | 4,487元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,096,290 сўм (1,734元) | 446元 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,109,540 сўм (6,707元) | 5,612元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,013,340 сўм (1,665元) | 3,578元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,720,740 сўм (1,423元) | 325元 | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 301,131 сўм (249元) | 85元 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,534,470 сўм (2,923元) | 2,229元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,865,250 сўм (1,543元) | 670元 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,649 сўм (49元) | 39元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53,320 сўм (44元) | 38元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 574,752 сўм (475元) | 545元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 535,138 сўм (443元) | 270元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 921,247 сўм (762元) | 612元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,279,550 сўм (1,058元) | 685元 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,139,000 сўм (256,484元) | 143,984元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,876 сўм (3.21元) | 7元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 127,692 сўм (106元) | 153元 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм (41元) | 27元 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм (39元) | 34元 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 456元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,882 сўм (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм (21元) | 37元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,410 сўм (21元) | 37元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,769 сўм (10元) | 10元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,765 сўм (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,295 сўм (19元) | 60元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,613 сўм (74元) | 155元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,045 сўм (46元) | 87元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм (146元) | 749元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259,639 сўм (215元) | 368元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45,807 сўм (38元) | 60元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,323 сўм (11元) | 34元 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм (8元) | 34元 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,291,260 сўм (4,376元) | 3,274元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 639 сўм (0.53元) | 1.00元 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383,544 сўм (317元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм (22元) | 20元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,737 prices entered by 578 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00083
CNY
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 6% cheaper than in China
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