Cost of living in Uzbekistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uzbekistan is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,771 сўм ($3.59) | $15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,980 сўм ($2.76) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16,702 сўм ($1.59) | $4.27 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,095 сўм ($0.77) | $0.88 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,814 сўм ($1.31) | $2.88 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,272 сўм ($0.88) | $4.18 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,582 сўм ($2.62) | $6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,638 сўм ($0.82) | $3.44 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,570 сўм ($0.43) | $1.76 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8,243 сўм ($0.78) | $3.11 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,004 сўм ($3.24) | $14 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,661 сўм ($1.20) | $1.99 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,105 сўм ($0.39) | $2.18 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Uzbekistan is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,611,440 сўм ($439) | $2,189 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,882,800 сўм ($274) | $1,581 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 493,119 сўм ($47) | $179 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,178,860 сўм ($303) | $1,543 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,541,160 сўм ($337) | $1,142 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 431,171 сўм ($41) | $113 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 103,092 сўм ($10) | $52 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,793,690 сўм ($266) | $272 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 925,711 сўм ($88) | $127 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62,808 сўм ($5.98) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,052 сўм ($3.81) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Uzbekistan is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 290,931 сўм ($28) | $47 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 343,415 сўм ($33) | $42 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 448,122 сўм ($43) | $86 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437,325 сўм ($42) | $107 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Uzbekistan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 221,644,000 сўм ($21,093) | $23,518 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,679 сўм ($0.45) | $0.66 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 108,329 сўм ($10) | $74 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Uzbekistan is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49,451 сўм ($4.71) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,416 сўм ($2.80) | $16 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 89,340 сўм ($9) | $111 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14,827 сўм ($1.41) | $7 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 27,777 сўм ($2.64) | $3.45 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,266 сўм ($2.02) | $4.86 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,855 сўм ($0.65) | $3.66 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,033 сўм ($0.76) | $1.81 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29,705 сўм ($2.83) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Uzbekistan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109,486 сўм ($10) | $47 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55,640 сўм ($5.29) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120,017 сўм ($11) | $197 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,542 сўм ($25) | $78 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,315 сўм ($1.46) | $12 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,932 сўм ($1.42) | $4.94 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,041 сўм ($0.96) | $5.65 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,411,980 сўм ($515) | $427 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 717 сўм ($0.07) | $0.25 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 138,002 сўм ($13) | $49 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,097 сўм ($2.39) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,079 prices entered by 4,268 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Uzbekistan is 70% cheaper than in United States
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