Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63,328 сўм (¥725) | ¥1,145 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,657 сўм (¥385) | ¥719 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23,619 сўм (¥270) | ¥437 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10,589 сўм (¥121) | ¥211 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,840 сўм (¥353) | ¥282 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16,314 сўм (¥187) | ¥815 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39,980 сўм (¥458) | ¥951 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,794 сўм (¥158) | ¥984 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,745 сўм (¥54) | ¥421 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,248 сўм (¥71) | ¥268 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,840 сўм (¥1,371) | ¥1,770 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,296 сўм (¥164) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,087 сўм (¥81) | ¥225 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,886,010 сўм (¥67,360) | ¥194,768 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,853,050 сўм (¥55,539) | ¥126,641 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,200 сўм (¥4,580) | ¥21,178 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,144,420 сўм (¥35,985) | ¥142,258 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 сўм (¥17,166) | ¥80,836 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 164,365 сўм (¥1,881) | ¥13,643 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,824 сўм (¥994) | ¥3,988 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,861,410 сўм (¥32,746) | ¥59,521 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 928,730 сўм (¥10,629) | ¥17,809 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,439 сўм (¥291) | ¥665 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 сўм (¥215) | ¥2,700 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450,000 сўм (¥5,150) | ¥7,941 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 343,415 сўм (¥3,930) | ¥4,162 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 сўм (¥11,444) | ¥7,471 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 сўм (¥5,722) | ¥15,388 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 79% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,307,000 сўм (¥2,120,677) | ¥2,576,380 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,120 сўм (¥93) | ¥161 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 86,424 сўм (¥989) | ¥16,725 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,451 сўм (¥566) | ¥1,370 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,416 сўм (¥337) | ¥1,955 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,340 сўм (¥1,022) | ¥3,523 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,827 сўм (¥170) | ¥2,205 | - 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,777 сўм (¥318) | ¥648 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,262 сўм (¥232) | ¥409 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,958 сўм (¥68) | ¥143 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,477 сўм (¥86) | ¥184 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,948 сўм (¥469) | ¥3,583 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,486 сўм (¥1,253) | ¥4,280 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,640 сўм (¥637) | ¥3,593 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,017 сўм (¥1,373) | ¥20,657 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,542 сўм (¥3,027) | ¥6,242 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,315 сўм (¥175) | ¥1,034 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,932 сўм (¥171) | ¥533 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,041 сўм (¥115) | ¥526 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (¥61,935) | ¥58,872 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,645 сўм (¥19) | ¥41 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350,000 сўм (¥4,005) | ¥11,178 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 сўм (¥172) | ¥554 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 696 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 67% cheaper than in Japan
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