Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,250 сўм (Rp 128,201) | Rp 60,964 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46,961 сўм (Rp 60,054) | Rp 58,663 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,667 сўм (Rp 45,612) | Rp 32,593 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,897 сўм (Rp 19,051) | Rp 24,589 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23,588 сўм (Rp 30,165) | Rp 31,337 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,827 сўм (Rp 24,076) | Rp 14,750 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,145 сўм (Rp 64,127) | Rp 72,901 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,725 сўм (Rp 23,946) | Rp 45,403 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,145 сўм (Rp 9,137) | Rp 22,376 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,399 сўм (Rp 22,250) | Rp 32,966 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 309,910 сўм (Rp 396,318) | Rp 344,694 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19,698 сўм (Rp 25,190) | Rp 18,943 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,855 сўм (Rp 7,487) | Rp 15,178 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,499,300 сўм (Rp 18,541,946) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,474,300 сўм (Rp 13,394,709) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535,350 сўм (Rp 1,963,431) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,571,060 сўм (Rp 12,239,631) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,576,200 сўм (Rp 8,409,754) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 844,945 сўм (Rp 1,080,530) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,118 сўм (Rp 143,378) | Rp 378,883 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,726,370 сўм (Rp 6,044,161) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,414,330 сўм (Rp 4,366,302) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,274 сўм (Rp 227,980) | Rp 91,402 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,257 сўм (Rp 93,682) | Rp 80,207 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 803,890 сўм (Rp 1,028,028) | Rp 759,724 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 649,922 сўм (Rp 831,131) | Rp 458,661 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,149,070 сўм (Rp 1,469,450) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,805,850 сўм (Rp 2,309,351) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 345,269,000 сўм (Rp 441,535,744) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,359 сўм (Rp 17,084) | Rp 12,092 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176,179 сўм (Rp 225,301) | Rp 199,904 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152,753 сўм (Rp 195,343) | Rp 22,456 | + 770% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,055 сўм (Rp 122,836) | Rp 96,147 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 262,618 сўм (Rp 335,840) | Rp 275,446 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85,531 сўм (Rp 109,379) | Rp 66,604 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,420 сўм (Rp 67,035) | Rp 26,592 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47,498 сўм (Rp 60,742) | Rp 33,023 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,314 сўм (Rp 32,371) | Rp 27,953 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,610 сўм (Rp 25,078) | Rp 12,305 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118,094 сўм (Rp 151,021) | Rp 84,361 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244,592 сўм (Rp 312,788) | Rp 261,890 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112,806 сўм (Rp 144,258) | Rp 104,570 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 676,757 сўм (Rp 865,448) | Rp 496,791 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 508,362 сўм (Rp 650,102) | Rp 379,769 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90,539 сўм (Rp 115,783) | Rp 149,637 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,462 сўм (Rp 28,725) | Rp 38,584 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47,075 сўм (Rp 60,201) | Rp 50,891 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,345,300 сўм (Rp 13,229,742) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 999 сўм (Rp 1,277) | Rp 2,388 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488,730 сўм (Rp 1,903,813) | Rp 433,566 | + 339% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 58,477 сўм (Rp 74,781) | Rp 42,636 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,044 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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