Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Uzbekistan is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100,250 сўм (₨2,237) | ₨916 | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 46,961 сўм (₨1,048) | ₨1,082 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,667 сўм (₨796) | ₨533 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14,897 сўм (₨332) | ₨230 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | 23,588 сўм (₨526) | ₨315 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18,827 сўм (₨420) | ₨165 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50,145 сўм (₨1,119) | ₨836 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18,725 сўм (₨418) | ₨279 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,773 сўм (₨151) | ₨114 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,399 сўм (₨388) | ₨391 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 309,910 сўм (₨6,915) | ₨2,569 | + 169% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 19,698 сўм (₨440) | ₨212 | + 107% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,855 сўм (₨131) | ₨144 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 134% | |||
Housing in Uzbekistan is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,499,300 сўм (₨323,510) | ₨137,741 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,474,300 сўм (₨233,704) | ₨58,708 | + 298% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,535,350 сўм (₨34,257) | ₨21,580 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,571,060 сўм (₨213,551) | ₨79,067 | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,576,200 сўм (₨146,729) | ₨35,699 | + 311% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 844,945 сўм (₨18,853) | ₨17,044 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,118 сўм (₨2,502) | ₨2,308 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,726,370 сўм (₨105,455) | ₨58,431 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,414,330 сўм (₨76,181) | ₨29,384 | + 159% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 178,274 сўм (₨3,978) | ₨1,281 | + 210% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,257 сўм (₨1,635) | ₨625 | + 162% | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Uzbekistan is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 803,890 сўм (₨17,936) | ₨4,832 | + 271% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 649,922 сўм (₨14,501) | ₨9,004 | + 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,149,070 сўм (₨25,638) | ₨13,089 | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,805,850 сўм (₨40,292) | ₨13,255 | + 204% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Uzbekistan is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 345,269,000 сўм (₨7,703,683) | ₨2,800,000 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13,359 сўм (₨298) | ₨272 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 176,179 сўм (₨3,931) | ₨4,030 | - 2% | |
Personal Care | + 134% | |||
Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 152,753 сўм (₨3,408) | ₨230 | + 1385% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 96,055 сўм (₨2,143) | ₨838 | + 156% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 262,618 сўм (₨5,860) | ₨3,307 | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 85,531 сўм (₨1,908) | ₨1,222 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52,420 сўм (₨1,170) | ₨649 | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47,498 сўм (₨1,060) | ₨557 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,314 сўм (₨565) | ₨396 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 19,610 сўм (₨438) | ₨217 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 118,094 сўм (₨2,635) | ₨495 | + 433% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 32% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Uzbekistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244,592 сўм (₨5,457) | ₨3,859 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112,806 сўм (₨2,517) | ₨1,827 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 676,757 сўм (₨15,100) | ₨6,844 | + 121% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 508,362 сўм (₨11,343) | ₨8,435 | + 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90,539 сўм (₨2,020) | ₨2,877 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,462 сўм (₨501) | ₨566 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47,075 сўм (₨1,050) | ₨979 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,345,300 сўм (₨230,826) | ₨149,999 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 999 сўм (₨22) | ₨255 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,488,730 сўм (₨33,217) | ₨5,226 | + 536% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62,357 сўм (₨1,391) | ₨637 | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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