Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,930 сўм (¥901) | ¥1,025 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51,501 сўм (¥628) | ¥723 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22,814 сўм (¥278) | ¥519 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,617 сўм (¥154) | ¥197 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20,044 сўм (¥244) | ¥316 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,375 сўм (¥187) | ¥629 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38,812 сўм (¥473) | ¥962 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,203 сўм (¥124) | ¥902 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,662 сўм (¥69) | ¥574 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,774 сўм (¥144) | ¥285 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92,216 сўм (¥1,124) | ¥1,208 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,383 сўм (¥200) | ¥184 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,056 сўм (¥74) | ¥206 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,491,400 сўм (¥152,243) | ¥326,267 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,223,250 сўм (¥75,848) | ¥171,772 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 сўм (¥1,828) | ¥28,488 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,667,430 сўм (¥93,449) | ¥157,603 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,362,150 сўм (¥53,165) | ¥82,713 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,730,250 сўм (¥21,088) | ¥24,082 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98,047 сўм (¥1,195) | ¥4,699 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,075,500 сўм (¥37,484) | ¥47,482 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,815,080 сўм (¥22,122) | ¥32,093 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,306 сўм (¥1,174) | ¥1,313 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52,278 сўм (¥637) | ¥1,878 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 265,909 сўм (¥3,241) | ¥6,136 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 сўм (¥3,656) | ¥5,199 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 847,286 сўм (¥10,327) | ¥8,989 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 412,559 сўм (¥5,028) | ¥13,588 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,319,000 сўм (¥1,295,797) | ¥2,700,660 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,304 сўм (¥126) | ¥165 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 139,177 сўм (¥1,696) | ¥10,143 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70,430 сўм (¥858) | ¥2,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67,442 сўм (¥822) | ¥1,967 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 сўм (¥1,219) | ¥5,380 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,045 сўм (¥525) | ¥650 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39,527 сўм (¥482) | ¥938 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33,328 сўм (¥406) | ¥702 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,944 сўм (¥158) | ¥218 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18,487 сўм (¥225) | ¥216 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83,067 сўм (¥1,012) | ¥3,927 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,046 сўм (¥3,048) | ¥4,141 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 138,612 сўм (¥1,689) | ¥3,600 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300,000 сўм (¥3,656) | ¥4,000 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 478,225 сўм (¥5,829) | ¥5,993 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94,415 сўм (¥1,151) | ¥984 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,876 сўм (¥267) | ¥472 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20,143 сўм (¥246) | ¥575 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 сўм (¥3,656) | ¥101,122 | - 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 сўм (¥2) | ¥52 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 509,912 сўм (¥6,215) | ¥9,280 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,533 сўм (¥348) | ¥592 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,029 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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