- Cost of Living
- Uzbekistan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41,652 сўм (¥540) | ¥1,006 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,343 сўм (¥290) | ¥711 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,253 сўм (¥185) | ¥445 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,560 сўм (¥85) | ¥198 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,827 сўм (¥114) | ¥270 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,342 сўм (¥108) | ¥689 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,042 сўм (¥325) | ¥889 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,483 сўм (¥97) | ¥637 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 сўм (¥39) | ¥430 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,360 сўм (¥57) | ¥262 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,906 сўм (¥881) | ¥1,549 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11,201 сўм (¥145) | ¥212 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,658 сўм (¥34) | ¥195 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,076,100 сўм (¥143,650) | ¥242,113 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,579,000 сўм (¥33,448) | ¥121,422 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,096,290 сўм (¥27,188) | ¥21,895 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,167,180 сўм (¥92,954) | ¥116,929 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,013,340 сўм (¥26,112) | ¥79,022 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,720,740 сўм (¥22,317) | ¥12,611 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 301,131 сўм (¥3,905) | ¥4,156 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,534,470 сўм (¥45,840) | ¥55,558 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,865,250 сўм (¥24,191) | ¥16,830 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,649 сўм (¥761) | ¥693 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53,320 сўм (¥692) | ¥1,827 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 574,752 сўм (¥7,454) | ¥7,207 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 535,138 сўм (¥6,940) | ¥4,012 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 921,247 сўм (¥11,948) | ¥8,544 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,279,550 сўм (¥16,595) | ¥15,007 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,139,000 сўм (¥4,022,311) | ¥2,657,440 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,876 сўм (¥50) | ¥147 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125,000 сўм (¥1,621) | ¥11,877 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм (¥637) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм (¥619) | ¥1,016 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,882 сўм (¥362) | ¥630 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм (¥324) | ¥711 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,410 сўм (¥330) | ¥484 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,769 сўм (¥153) | ¥145 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,765 сўм (¥217) | ¥213 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,295 сўм (¥302) | ¥2,946 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,613 сўм (¥1,162) | ¥4,119 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,045 сўм (¥714) | ¥3,373 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм (¥2,287) | ¥12,005 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259,639 сўм (¥3,367) | ¥8,157 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45,807 сўм (¥594) | ¥903 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,323 сўм (¥173) | ¥498 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм (¥119) | ¥551 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,966,030 сўм (¥64,406) | ¥49,094 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 697 сўм (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383,544 сўм (¥4,974) | ¥10,056 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм (¥346) | ¥474 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,128 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 48% cheaper than in Japan
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