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 | 36,069 сўм (¥371) | ¥947 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,392 сўм (¥333) | ¥693 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,323 сўм (¥188) | ¥417 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,051 сўм (¥83) | ¥204 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,939 сўм (¥143) | ¥238 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,549 сўм (¥67) | ¥653 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,250 сўм (¥260) | ¥888 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,825 сўм (¥111) | ¥786 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,451 сўм (¥46) | ¥389 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,753 сўм (¥90) | ¥306 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,242 сўм (¥548) | ¥1,339 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,582 сўм (¥129) | ¥183 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,982 сўм (¥51) | ¥246 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,257,190 сўм (¥54,081) | ¥292,182 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,050,990 сўм (¥31,386) | ¥166,938 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 420,719 сўм (¥4,328) | ¥25,258 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,981,000 сўм (¥30,666) | ¥145,026 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,012,060 сўм (¥20,698) | ¥81,047 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 349,637 сўм (¥3,597) | ¥13,235 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99,295 сўм (¥1,021) | ¥3,869 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,768,360 сўм (¥28,478) | ¥55,604 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,098,580 сўм (¥11,301) | ¥12,951 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 70,677 сўм (¥727) | ¥778 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41,690 сўм (¥429) | ¥2,599 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 339,124 сўм (¥3,489) | ¥6,849 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 305,461 сўм (¥3,142) | ¥4,780 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 486,709 сўм (¥5,007) | ¥8,249 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 365,912 сўм (¥3,764) | ¥12,511 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 262,614,000 сўм (¥2,701,519) | ¥2,585,890 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,941 сўм (¥51) | ¥135 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,737 сўм (¥1,345) | ¥10,445 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47,041 сўм (¥484) | ¥1,225 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,425 сўм (¥292) | ¥1,626 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99,999 сўм (¥1,029) | ¥6,148 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,665 сўм (¥161) | ¥812 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31,150 сўм (¥320) | ¥655 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,615 сўм (¥243) | ¥501 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,156 сўм (¥74) | ¥170 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,936 сўм (¥82) | ¥229 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,150 сўм (¥310) | ¥2,983 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125,681 сўм (¥1,293) | ¥3,633 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 53,839 сўм (¥554) | ¥3,632 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,359 сўм (¥1,238) | ¥12,969 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 324,434 сўм (¥3,337) | ¥6,378 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,273 сўм (¥229) | ¥1,122 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,687 сўм (¥203) | ¥432 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,725 сўм (¥110) | ¥556 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (¥55,673) | ¥51,985 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 сўм (¥3) | ¥40 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160,500 сўм (¥1,651) | ¥9,497 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18,017 сўм (¥185) | ¥525 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,502 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 70% cheaper than in Japan
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