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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 | 37,757 сўм (30元) | 48元 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23,995 сўм (19元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,785 сўм (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,363 сўм (5.08元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,840 сўм (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,581 сўм (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28,314 сўм (23元) | 61元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,289 сўм (5.82元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,112 сўм (2.49元) | 6元 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,360 сўм (3.48元) | 5.64元 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,906 сўм (54元) | 112元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11,219 сўм (9元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,852 сўм (2.28元) | 11元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,394,440 сўм (7,507元) | 8,932元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,607,870 сўм (2,084元) | 4,292元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,814,590 сўм (1,450元) | 423元 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,002,820 сўм (3,997元) | 5,129元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,013,910 сўм (1,609元) | 3,286元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,459,750 сўм (1,166元) | 275元 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 476,701 сўм (381元) | 88元 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,277,880 сўм (2,619元) | 2,046元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,855,150 сўм (1,482元) | 714元 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,455 сўм (47元) | 36元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52,581 сўм (42元) | 40元 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 562,982 сўм (450元) | 525元 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 730,756 сўм (584元) | 281元 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,008,930 сўм (806元) | 629元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,199,460 сўм (958元) | 675元 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,139,000 сўм (247,816元) | 143,741元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,010 сўм (3.20元) | 7元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125,825 сўм (101元) | 150元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм (39元) | 28元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм (38元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 249元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,882 сўм (22元) | 31元 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм (20元) | 39元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,433 сўм (20元) | 36元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,232 сўм (10元) | 10元 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,804 сўм (13元) | 14元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,295 сўм (19元) | 56元 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,613 сўм (72元) | 155元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48,512 сўм (39元) | 89元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм (141元) | 951元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259,639 сўм (207元) | 386元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45,807 сўм (37元) | 59元 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,629 сўм (10元) | 34元 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм (7元) | 30元 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,071,920 сўм (4,053元) | 3,237元 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 697 сўм (0.56元) | 1.04元 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383,544 сўм (306元) | 301元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм (21元) | 21元 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,517 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 8% cheaper than in China
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