Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63,328 сўм (38元) | 43元 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,657 сўм (20元) | 37元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23,619 сўм (14元) | 17元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10,589 сўм (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,840 сўм (19元) | 16元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16,314 сўм (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39,980 сўм (24元) | 48元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,794 сўм (8元) | 13元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,745 сўм (2.86元) | 6元 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,248 сўм (3.77元) | 7元 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,840 сўм (72元) | 97元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,296 сўм (9元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,087 сўм (4.28元) | 13元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 71% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,886,010 сўм (3,552元) | 13,898元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,853,050 сўм (2,928元) | 8,379元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,200 сўм (241元) | 462元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,144,420 сўм (1,897元) | 6,525元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 сўм (905元) | 4,376元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 164,365 сўм (99元) | 516元 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,824 сўм (52元) | 140元 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,861,410 сўм (1,727元) | 1,829元 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 928,730 сўм (560元) | 546元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,439 сўм (15元) | 50元 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 сўм (11元) | 66元 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450,000 сўм (272元) | 511元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 343,415 сўм (207元) | 288元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 сўм (603元) | 654元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 сўм (302元) | 844元 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,307,000 сўм (111,811元) | 148,501元 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,120 сўм (4.90元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 86,424 сўм (52元) | 206元 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 61% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,451 сўм (30元) | 28元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,416 сўм (18元) | 27元 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,340 сўм (54元) | 386元 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,827 сўм (9元) | 30元 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,777 сўм (17元) | 19元 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,262 сўм (12元) | 44元 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,958 сўм (3.59元) | 21元 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,477 сўм (4.51元) | 16元 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,948 сўм (25元) | 82元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Uzbekistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,486 сўм (66元) | 260元 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,640 сўм (34元) | 122元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,017 сўм (72元) | 417元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,542 сўм (160元) | 319元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,315 сўм (9元) | 90元 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,932 сўм (9元) | 31元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,041 сўм (6元) | 19元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (3,266元) | 2,968元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,645 сўм (0.99元) | 0.24元 | + 306% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350,000 сўм (211元) | 410元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 сўм (9元) | 38元 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,247 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 53% cheaper than in China
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