Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63,328 сўм (₨1,112) | ₨519 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,657 сўм (₨591) | ₨742 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 23,619 сўм (₨415) | ₨215 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10,589 сўм (₨186) | ₨119 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16,578 сўм (₨291) | ₨168 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16,361 сўм (₨287) | ₨102 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 39,980 сўм (₨702) | ₨658 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,587 сўм (₨256) | ₨194 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 сўм (₨88) | ₨51 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,248 сўм (₨110) | ₨220 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,840 сўм (₨2,105) | ₨2,141 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,770 сўм (₨224) | ₨170 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,087 сўм (₨124) | ₨77 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,394,130 сўм (₨147,425) | ₨65,360 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,695,810 сўм (₨82,472) | ₨44,450 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,200 сўм (₨7,029) | ₨14,918 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,144,420 сўм (₨55,225) | ₨47,849 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,500,000 сўм (₨26,344) | ₨35,800 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 164,365 сўм (₨2,887) | ₨10,123 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,824 сўм (₨1,525) | ₨2,270 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,861,410 сўм (₨50,254) | ₨53,975 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 928,730 сўм (₨16,311) | ₨18,356 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,439 сўм (₨447) | ₨851 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18,750 сўм (₨329) | ₨797 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450,000 сўм (₨7,903) | ₨4,868 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 343,415 сўм (₨6,031) | ₨7,670 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 сўм (₨17,563) | ₨17,357 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 500,000 сўм (₨8,781) | ₨8,106 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 46% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,307,000 сўм (₨3,254,517) | ₨5,697,890 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,957 сўм (₨87) | ₨146 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 86,424 сўм (₨1,518) | ₨4,073 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,451 сўм (₨869) | ₨237 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,416 сўм (₨517) | ₨572 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,340 сўм (₨1,569) | ₨1,768 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,827 сўм (₨260) | ₨1,267 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,777 сўм (₨488) | ₨575 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,262 сўм (₨356) | ₨371 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,958 сўм (₨105) | ₨352 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,477 сўм (₨131) | ₨116 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,948 сўм (₨719) | ₨681 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,486 сўм (₨1,923) | ₨2,016 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,640 сўм (₨977) | ₨1,908 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,017 сўм (₨2,108) | ₨2,708 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,542 сўм (₨4,646) | ₨4,907 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,315 сўм (₨269) | ₨1,025 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,932 сўм (₨262) | ₨469 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,041 сўм (₨176) | ₨513 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм (₨95,050) | ₨107,118 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,645 сўм (₨29) | ₨4.02 | + 619% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 350,000 сўм (₨6,147) | ₨4,729 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 сўм (₨263) | ₨237 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,009 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan
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