Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,548 сўм (₨590) | ₨577 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,103 сўм (₨421) | ₨658 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,391 сўм (₨232) | ₨249 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,765 сўм (₨125) | ₨108 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,870 сўм (₨143) | ₨120 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,247 сўм (₨149) | ₨96 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32,620 сўм (₨526) | ₨526 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,932 сўм (₨160) | ₨176 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,976 сўм (₨64) | ₨44 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,139 сўм (₨131) | ₨344 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,589 сўм (₨348) | ₨1,632 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9,883 сўм (₨159) | ₨126 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,296 сўм (₨53) | ₨57 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,713,420 сўм (₨76,061) | ₨60,758 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,961,380 сўм (₨63,925) | ₨35,785 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 186,735 сўм (₨3,013) | ₨9,753 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,293,980 сўм (₨101,567) | ₨53,937 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,947,190 сўм (₨31,422) | ₨30,998 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 132,793 сўм (₨2,143) | ₨7,631 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,258 сўм (₨2,586) | ₨2,510 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,354,490 сўм (₨54,132) | ₨40,341 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,942,300 сўм (₨31,343) | ₨12,473 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120,561 сўм (₨1,946) | ₨609 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,170 сўм (₨874) | ₨649 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287,576 сўм (₨4,641) | ₨2,518 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235,937 сўм (₨3,807) | ₨3,757 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306,378 сўм (₨4,944) | ₨6,430 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 601,124 сўм (₨9,700) | ₨5,127 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 376,056,000 сўм (₨6,068,472) | ₨2,319,940 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,902 сўм (₨79) | ₨115 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115,664 сўм (₨1,866) | ₨2,310 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,000 сўм (₨904) | ₨235 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,802 сўм (₨642) | ₨426 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,972 сўм (₨1,452) | ₨1,378 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,692 сўм (₨269) | ₨435 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,349 сўм (₨393) | ₨332 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,896 сўм (₨450) | ₨311 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,748 сўм (₨125) | ₨207 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,470 сўм (₨217) | ₨138 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37,232 сўм (₨601) | ₨434 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154,214 сўм (₨2,489) | ₨1,566 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74,321 сўм (₨1,199) | ₨1,256 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 сўм (₨2,421) | ₨3,430 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 394,749 сўм (₨6,370) | ₨3,673 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,896 сўм (₨692) | ₨792 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,994 сўм (₨274) | ₨348 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,509 сўм (₨202) | ₨516 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 сўм (₨8,069) | ₨46,753 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 сўм (₨4.84) | ₨4.30 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345,512 сўм (₨5,576) | ₨4,335 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,996 сўм (₨226) | ₨215 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,294 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan
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