Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Uzbekistan is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,497 сўм (Rp 96,094) | Rp 51,127 | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 42,374 сўм (Rp 56,166) | Rp 55,136 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21,653 сўм (Rp 28,701) | Rp 27,959 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,735 сўм (Rp 16,880) | Rp 19,951 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 19,036 сўм (Rp 25,233) | Rp 26,897 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,100 сўм (Rp 18,690) | Rp 18,627 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38,812 сўм (Rp 51,444) | Rp 55,732 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,203 сўм (Rp 13,523) | Rp 43,429 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,838 сўм (Rp 7,738) | Rp 21,967 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,774 сўм (Rp 15,607) | Rp 36,059 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92,216 сўм (Rp 122,231) | Rp 337,317 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 16,019 сўм (Rp 21,232) | Rp 22,667 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,852 сўм (Rp 7,757) | Rp 17,971 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Uzbekistan is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,266,120 сўм (Rp 12,282,124) | Rp 18,244,600 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,172,600 сўм (Rp 8,181,703) | Rp 9,473,690 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 291,041 сўм (Rp 385,771) | Rp 974,948 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,513,900 сўм (Rp 8,634,092) | Rp 7,294,710 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,837,830 сўм (Rp 5,086,995) | Rp 4,040,510 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 920,358 сўм (Rp 1,219,923) | Rp 532,882 | + 129% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98,047 сўм (Rp 129,960) | Rp 402,661 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,075,500 сўм (Rp 4,076,536) | Rp 3,867,100 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,815,080 сўм (Rp 2,405,865) | Rp 1,394,900 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,306 сўм (Rp 127,652) | Rp 56,742 | + 125% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31,271 сўм (Rp 41,449) | Rp 77,085 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Uzbekistan is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 265,909 сўм (Rp 352,459) | Rp 617,575 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 сўм (Rp 397,646) | Rp 462,428 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 847,286 сўм (Rp 1,123,067) | Rp 1,181,040 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 412,559 сўм (Rp 546,842) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Uzbekistan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 105,788,000 сўм (Rp 140,220,647) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,304 сўм (Rp 13,658) | Rp 12,479 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 139,177 сўм (Rp 184,477) | Rp 150,291 | + 23% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70,430 сўм (Rp 93,354) | Rp 36,367 | + 157% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67,442 сўм (Rp 89,393) | Rp 60,467 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 сўм (Rp 132,549) | Rp 364,923 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,679 сўм (Rp 49,943) | Rp 130,123 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39,527 сўм (Rp 52,393) | Rp 21,655 | + 142% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34,447 сўм (Rp 45,659) | Rp 34,558 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 13,607 сўм (Rp 18,036) | Rp 30,035 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19,304 сўм (Rp 25,587) | Rp 15,580 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,735 сўм (Rp 92,433) | Rp 88,350 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 252,150 сўм (Rp 334,222) | Rp 216,012 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 146,404 сўм (Rp 194,057) | Rp 104,481 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300,000 сўм (Rp 397,646) | Rp 300,249 | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 478,225 сўм (Rp 633,881) | Rp 383,761 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89,140 сўм (Rp 118,154) | Rp 162,937 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,273 сўм (Rp 30,848) | Rp 36,298 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20,143 сўм (Rp 26,700) | Rp 40,791 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 сўм (Rp 397,646) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 сўм (Rp 199) | Rp 2,029 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 589,355 сўм (Rp 781,183) | Rp 496,553 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,533 сўм (Rp 37,820) | Rp 35,112 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia
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