Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,250 сўм (¥1,118) | ¥1,035 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46,961 сўм (¥524) | ¥840 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,667 сўм (¥398) | ¥618 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,897 сўм (¥166) | ¥237 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23,588 сўм (¥263) | ¥335 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,827 сўм (¥210) | ¥439 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,145 сўм (¥559) | ¥1,195 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,725 сўм (¥209) | ¥822 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,773 сўм (¥76) | ¥509 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,399 сўм (¥194) | ¥303 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 309,910 сўм (¥3,456) | ¥1,267 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19,698 сўм (¥220) | ¥276 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,855 сўм (¥65) | ¥293 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,499,300 сўм (¥161,684) | ¥365,082 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,474,300 сўм (¥116,800) | ¥201,500 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535,350 сўм (¥17,121) | ¥19,132 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,571,060 сўм (¥106,728) | ¥145,654 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,576,200 сўм (¥73,332) | ¥102,459 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 844,945 сўм (¥9,422) | ¥8,349 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,118 сўм (¥1,250) | ¥4,448 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,726,370 сўм (¥52,704) | ¥74,559 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,414,330 сўм (¥38,074) | ¥25,414 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,274 сўм (¥1,988) | ¥1,338 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,257 сўм (¥817) | ¥2,815 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 803,890 сўм (¥8,964) | ¥9,315 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 649,922 сўм (¥7,247) | ¥5,103 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,149,070 сўм (¥12,813) | ¥9,892 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,805,850 сўм (¥20,137) | ¥12,189 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 345,269,000 сўм (¥3,850,144) | ¥3,060,780 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,359 сўм (¥149) | ¥169 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176,179 сўм (¥1,965) | ¥8,198 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152,753 сўм (¥1,703) | ¥2,133 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,055 сўм (¥1,071) | ¥2,551 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 262,618 сўм (¥2,928) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85,531 сўм (¥954) | ¥1,337 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,420 сўм (¥585) | ¥930 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47,498 сўм (¥530) | ¥622 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,314 сўм (¥282) | ¥224 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,610 сўм (¥219) | ¥188 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118,094 сўм (¥1,317) | ¥4,604 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244,592 сўм (¥2,727) | ¥4,908 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112,806 сўм (¥1,258) | ¥3,881 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 676,757 сўм (¥7,547) | ¥7,212 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 508,362 сўм (¥5,669) | ¥8,269 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90,539 сўм (¥1,010) | ¥1,244 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,462 сўм (¥250) | ¥547 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47,075 сўм (¥525) | ¥674 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,345,300 сўм (¥115,362) | ¥51,659 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 999 сўм (¥11) | ¥52 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488,730 сўм (¥16,601) | ¥9,530 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62,357 сўм (¥695) | ¥613 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 888 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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