Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Uzbekistan is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
Uzbekistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,930 сўм (₨533) | ₨376 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51,501 сўм (₨371) | ₨331 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22,814 сўм (₨164) | ₨167 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,617 сўм (₨91) | ₨58 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 20,044 сўм (₨144) | ₨90 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,375 сўм (₨111) | ₨38 | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38,812 сўм (₨280) | ₨248 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,203 сўм (₨73) | ₨153 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,662 сўм (₨41) | ₨31 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,774 сўм (₨85) | ₨171 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92,216 сўм (₨664) | ₨787 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16,383 сўм (₨118) | ₨91 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,056 сўм (₨44) | ₨38 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Uzbekistan is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
Uzbekistan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,491,400 сўм (₨89,975) | ₨37,202 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,223,250 сўм (₨44,826) | ₨23,227 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 сўм (₨1,080) | ₨5,797 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,667,430 сўм (₨55,228) | ₨25,043 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,362,150 сўм (₨31,420) | ₨16,133 | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,730,250 сўм (₨12,463) | ₨6,512 | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98,047 сўм (₨706) | ₨652 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,075,500 сўм (₨22,153) | ₨30,817 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,815,080 сўм (₨13,074) | ₨11,976 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,306 сўм (₨694) | ₨538 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52,278 сўм (₨377) | ₨425 | - 11% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Uzbekistan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
Uzbekistan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 265,909 сўм (₨1,915) | ₨2,477 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 сўм (₨2,161) | ₨2,797 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 847,286 сўм (₨6,103) | ₨4,303 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 412,559 сўм (₨2,972) | ₨3,087 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Uzbekistan is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
Uzbekistan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,319,000 сўм (₨765,813) | ₨1,248,440 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,304 сўм (₨74) | ₨104 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139,177 сўм (₨1,002) | ₨1,115 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
Uzbekistan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70,430 сўм (₨507) | ₨144 | + 252% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67,442 сўм (₨486) | ₨241 | + 101% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 сўм (₨720) | ₨891 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,045 сўм (₨310) | ₨413 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39,527 сўм (₨285) | ₨226 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33,328 сўм (₨240) | ₨274 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,944 сўм (₨93) | ₨170 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18,487 сўм (₨133) | ₨96 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83,067 сўм (₨598) | ₨309 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Uzbekistan is about the same as in India | ||||
Uzbekistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,046 сўм (₨1,801) | ₨1,438 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 138,612 сўм (₨998) | ₨603 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300,000 сўм (₨2,161) | ₨1,419 | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 478,225 сўм (₨3,445) | ₨1,942 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94,415 сўм (₨680) | ₨733 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,876 сўм (₨158) | ₨229 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20,143 сўм (₨145) | ₨183 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 сўм (₨2,161) | ₨50,214 | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 сўм (₨1.08) | ₨1.43 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 509,912 сўм (₨3,673) | ₨1,560 | + 135% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,533 сўм (₨206) | ₨267 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 12% more expensive than in India
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