Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,930 сўм (₨1,847) | ₨972 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51,501 сўм (₨1,287) | ₨1,004 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 22,814 сўм (₨570) | ₨365 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12,456 сўм (₨311) | ₨170 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18,849 сўм (₨471) | ₨285 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,007 сўм (₨375) | ₨255 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38,812 сўм (₨970) | ₨1,139 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,203 сўм (₨255) | ₨290 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,838 сўм (₨146) | ₨117 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11,774 сўм (₨294) | ₨549 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 92,216 сўм (₨2,304) | ₨2,784 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 16,383 сўм (₨409) | ₨289 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,056 сўм (₨151) | ₨191 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,540,000 сўм (₨263,335) | ₨115,670 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,223,250 сўм (₨155,484) | ₨70,950 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 сўм (₨3,748) | ₨25,995 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,667,430 сўм (₨191,566) | ₨59,502 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,362,150 сўм (₨108,986) | ₨50,821 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,730,250 сўм (₨43,229) | ₨20,152 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98,047 сўм (₨2,450) | ₨2,097 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,075,500 сўм (₨76,839) | ₨71,636 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,815,080 сўм (₨45,349) | ₨23,262 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,306 сўм (₨2,406) | ₨1,718 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 52,278 сўм (₨1,306) | ₨1,977 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 265,909 сўм (₨6,644) | ₨3,426 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 сўм (₨7,495) | ₨6,254 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 847,286 сўм (₨21,169) | ₨13,199 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 412,559 сўм (₨10,308) | ₨8,569 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 106,319,000 сўм (₨2,656,313) | ₨4,456,060 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10,304 сўм (₨257) | ₨270 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 139,177 сўм (₨3,477) | ₨4,626 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70,430 сўм (₨1,760) | ₨1,015 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67,442 сўм (₨1,685) | ₨1,391 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 сўм (₨2,498) | ₨3,667 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,045 сўм (₨1,075) | ₨521 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39,527 сўм (₨988) | ₨922 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33,328 сўм (₨833) | ₨736 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,944 сўм (₨323) | ₨249 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18,487 сўм (₨462) | ₨242 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66,539 сўм (₨1,662) | ₨860 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250,046 сўм (₨6,247) | ₨3,545 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 157,726 сўм (₨3,941) | ₨2,089 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300,000 сўм (₨7,495) | ₨2,959 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 478,225 сўм (₨11,948) | ₨7,109 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94,415 сўм (₨2,359) | ₨880 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,859 сўм (₨596) | ₨669 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20,143 сўм (₨503) | ₨745 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300,000 сўм (₨7,495) | ₨119,622 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 сўм (₨3.75) | ₨3.79 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 509,912 сўм (₨12,740) | ₨3,764 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,533 сўм (₨713) | ₨415 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,022 prices entered by 476 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan
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