Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to United States
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,548 сўм ($3.61) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26,103 сўм ($2.58) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,391 сўм ($1.42) | $4.33 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,765 сўм ($0.77) | $0.88 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,870 сўм ($0.88) | $2.97 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,247 сўм ($0.91) | $4.02 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 32,620 сўм ($3.22) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,932 сўм ($0.98) | $3.35 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,976 сўм ($0.39) | $1.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,139 сўм ($0.80) | $3.17 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,589 сўм ($2.13) | $14 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9,883 сўм ($0.98) | $1.94 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,296 сўм ($0.33) | $2.03 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,713,420 сўм ($465) | $2,264 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,961,380 сўм ($391) | $1,625 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 186,735 сўм ($18) | $177 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,293,980 сўм ($621) | $1,625 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,947,190 сўм ($192) | $1,156 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 132,793 сўм ($13) | $109 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,258 сўм ($16) | $47 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,354,490 сўм ($331) | $298 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,942,300 сўм ($192) | $118 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120,561 сўм ($12) | $11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 54,170 сўм ($5.34) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287,576 сўм ($28) | $49 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235,937 сўм ($23) | $45 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306,378 сўм ($30) | $86 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 601,124 сўм ($59) | $111 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 376,056,000 сўм ($37,105) | $22,989 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,902 сўм ($0.48) | $0.75 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115,664 сўм ($11) | $81 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,000 сўм ($5.53) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,802 сўм ($3.93) | $20 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,972 сўм ($9) | $109 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,692 сўм ($1.65) | $7 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,349 сўм ($2.40) | $3.54 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,896 сўм ($2.75) | $5.09 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,748 сўм ($0.76) | $3.56 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,470 сўм ($1.33) | $1.83 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37,232 сўм ($3.67) | $21 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154,214 сўм ($15) | $45 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74,321 сўм ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 сўм ($15) | $222 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 394,749 сўм ($39) | $74 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,896 сўм ($4.23) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,994 сўм ($1.68) | $4.82 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,509 сўм ($1.23) | $5.79 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 сўм ($49) | $395 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 300 сўм ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 345,512 сўм ($34) | $52 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,996 сўм ($1.38) | $8 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43,527 prices entered by 5,549 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 65% cheaper than in United States
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