Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,548 сўм (26元) | 42元 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,103 сўм (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,391 сўм (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,765 сўм (5.51元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,870 сўм (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,247 сўм (7元) | 8元 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32,620 сўм (23元) | 53元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,932 сўм (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,976 сўм (2.82元) | 5.82元 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,139 сўм (5.78元) | 5.36元 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,589 сўм (15元) | 103元 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9,883 сўм (7元) | 8元 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,296 сўм (2.34元) | 15元 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,713,420 сўм (3,344元) | 8,839元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,961,380 сўм (2,811元) | 4,621元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 186,735 сўм (132元) | 386元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,293,980 сўм (4,466元) | 5,293元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,947,190 сўм (1,382元) | 3,034元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 132,793 сўм (94元) | 280元 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,258 сўм (114元) | 87元 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,354,490 сўм (2,380元) | 2,283元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,942,300 сўм (1,378元) | 525元 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120,561 сўм (86元) | 38元 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,170 сўм (38元) | 50元 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287,576 сўм (204元) | 447元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235,937 сўм (167元) | 235元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306,378 сўм (217元) | 608元 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 601,124 сўм (427元) | 568元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 376,056,000 сўм (266,831元) | 129,883元 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,902 сўм (3.48元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115,664 сўм (82元) | 151元 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,000 сўм (40元) | 32元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,802 сўм (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,972 сўм (64元) | 357元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,692 сўм (12元) | 40元 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,349 сўм (17元) | 50元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,896 сўм (20元) | 33元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,748 сўм (5.50元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,470 сўм (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37,232 сўм (26元) | 74元 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154,214 сўм (109元) | 179元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74,321 сўм (53元) | 96元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 сўм (106元) | 1,203元 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 394,749 сўм (280元) | 359元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,896 сўм (30元) | 67元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,994 сўм (12元) | 32元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,509 сўм (9元) | 28元 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 сўм (355元) | 3,283元 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 сўм (0.21元) | 0.28元 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345,512 сўм (245元) | 312元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,996 сўм (10元) | 20元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,772 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 34% cheaper than in China
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