- Cost of Living
- Uzbekistan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,769 сўм (¥610) | ¥1,037 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24,325 сўм (¥332) | ¥692 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,006 сўм (¥205) | ¥436 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,601 сўм (¥90) | ¥203 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,183 сўм (¥125) | ¥287 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,342 сўм (¥114) | ¥777 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 31,388 сўм (¥428) | ¥927 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,059 сўм (¥110) | ¥688 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 сўм (¥41) | ¥416 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,898 сўм (¥67) | ¥277 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78,527 сўм (¥1,070) | ¥1,538 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11,415 сўм (¥156) | ¥199 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,391 сўм (¥33) | ¥198 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,076,100 сўм (¥150,983) | ¥228,794 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,579,000 сўм (¥35,155) | ¥126,664 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,096,290 сўм (¥28,575) | ¥21,159 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,109,540 сўм (¥110,545) | ¥113,754 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,013,340 сўм (¥27,445) | ¥74,885 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,720,740 сўм (¥23,456) | ¥12,611 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 301,131 сўм (¥4,105) | ¥4,094 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,534,470 сўм (¥48,180) | ¥55,558 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,865,250 сўм (¥25,426) | ¥16,830 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,649 сўм (¥799) | ¥693 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53,320 сўм (¥727) | ¥1,849 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 574,752 сўм (¥7,835) | ¥6,923 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 535,138 сўм (¥7,295) | ¥4,215 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 921,247 сўм (¥12,558) | ¥8,395 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,279,550 сўм (¥17,442) | ¥13,972 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,139,000 сўм (¥4,227,639) | ¥2,590,890 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,876 сўм (¥53) | ¥145 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 127,692 сўм (¥1,741) | ¥11,257 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм (¥670) | ¥1,278 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм (¥651) | ¥1,016 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,882 сўм (¥380) | ¥612 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм (¥341) | ¥707 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,410 сўм (¥346) | ¥455 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,769 сўм (¥160) | ¥137 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,765 сўм (¥229) | ¥217 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,295 сўм (¥318) | ¥2,939 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,613 сўм (¥1,222) | ¥4,071 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,045 сўм (¥750) | ¥3,365 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм (¥2,403) | ¥14,181 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259,639 сўм (¥3,539) | ¥7,768 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45,807 сўм (¥624) | ¥964 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,323 сўм (¥182) | ¥487 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм (¥126) | ¥586 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,291,260 сўм (¥72,127) | ¥49,094 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 639 сўм (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383,544 сўм (¥5,228) | ¥10,451 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм (¥364) | ¥468 | - 22% | |
| 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 2,281 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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