- Cost of Living
- Uzbekistan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42,695 сўм ($5.14) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,766 сўм ($2.74) | $8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,849 сўм ($1.79) | $4.54 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,351 сўм ($0.76) | $0.89 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,902 сўм ($1.07) | $3.17 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,342 сўм ($1.00) | $4.02 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,042 сўм ($3.01) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,483 сўм ($0.90) | $3.34 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 сўм ($0.36) | $1.60 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,360 сўм ($0.52) | $3.44 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 67,906 сўм ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 11,201 сўм ($1.35) | $1.91 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,658 сўм ($0.32) | $2.14 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,076,100 сўм ($1,333) | $2,041 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,579,000 сўм ($310) | $1,578 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,096,290 сўм ($252) | $177 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,109,540 сўм ($976) | $1,584 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,013,340 сўм ($242) | $1,130 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,720,740 сўм ($207) | $121 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 301,131 сўм ($36) | $48 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,534,470 сўм ($425) | $334 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,865,250 сўм ($224) | $119 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58,649 сўм ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53,320 сўм ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 574,752 сўм ($69) | $47 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 535,138 сўм ($64) | $45 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 921,247 сўм ($111) | $85 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,279,550 сўм ($154) | $115 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 310,139,000 сўм ($37,318) | $22,351 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,876 сўм ($0.47) | $0.77 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 127,692 сўм ($15) | $85 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,152 сўм ($5.91) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47,761 сўм ($5.75) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 27,882 сўм ($3.35) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 24,999 сўм ($3.01) | $3.50 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,410 сўм ($3.06) | $5.12 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,769 сўм ($1.42) | $3.47 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,765 сўм ($2.02) | $1.85 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,295 сўм ($2.80) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,613 сўм ($11) | $45 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,045 сўм ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 176,316 сўм ($21) | $173 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 259,639 сўм ($31) | $79 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 45,807 сўм ($5.51) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,323 сўм ($1.60) | $4.87 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,213 сўм ($1.11) | $5.87 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,291,260 сўм ($637) | $424 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 639 сўм ($0.08) | $0.34 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 383,544 сўм ($46) | $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,707 сўм ($3.21) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,867 prices entered by 13,353 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 45% cheaper than in United States
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