Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38,144 сўм (¥447) | ¥1,041 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,589 сўм (¥265) | ¥713 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,070 сўм (¥153) | ¥467 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,347 сўм (¥74) | ¥215 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,407 сўм (¥110) | ¥287 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,358 сўм (¥98) | ¥484 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26,851 сўм (¥315) | ¥1,246 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,035 сўм (¥71) | ¥610 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,152 сўм (¥37) | ¥381 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,328 сўм (¥62) | ¥267 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63,418 сўм (¥743) | ¥1,801 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,025 сўм (¥129) | ¥223 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,797 сўм (¥33) | ¥242 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,028,720 сўм (¥70,638) | ¥197,391 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,274,190 сўм (¥61,797) | ¥112,128 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,814,590 сўм (¥21,261) | ¥15,296 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,141,660 сўм (¥107,112) | ¥119,023 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,853,350 сўм (¥21,716) | ¥92,673 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,459,750 сўм (¥17,104) | ¥11,742 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 597,371 сўм (¥6,999) | ¥3,714 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,032,120 сўм (¥35,527) | ¥37,069 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,855,150 сўм (¥21,737) | ¥10,892 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,455 сўм (¥685) | ¥749 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34,149 сўм (¥400) | ¥1,906 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 562,982 сўм (¥6,596) | ¥6,528 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 730,756 сўм (¥8,562) | ¥4,644 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 748,875 сўм (¥8,774) | ¥7,956 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,199,460 сўм (¥14,054) | ¥13,013 | + 8% | |
| 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 (¥3,633,866) | ¥2,936,380 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,805 сўм (¥45) | ¥143 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117,413 сўм (¥1,376) | ¥9,633 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм (¥576) | ¥1,406 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм (¥560) | ¥929 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,882 сўм (¥327) | ¥554 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм (¥293) | ¥669 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,433 сўм (¥298) | ¥525 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,232 сўм (¥143) | ¥218 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,804 сўм (¥197) | ¥251 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 сўм (¥586) | ¥2,654 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120,028 сўм (¥1,406) | ¥3,633 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48,512 сўм (¥568) | ¥3,165 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм (¥2,066) | ¥15,347 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500,000 сўм (¥5,858) | ¥6,734 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70,000 сўм (¥820) | ¥809 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,948 сўм (¥152) | ¥511 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм (¥108) | ¥509 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,491,140 сўм (¥64,339) | ¥47,454 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 800 сўм (¥9) | ¥26 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 443,181 сўм (¥5,193) | ¥8,766 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм (¥313) | ¥477 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,485 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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