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Uzbekistan vs. Iran Cost of Living Summary
Uzbekistan is 67.8% more expensive than Iran overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 11.5% more in Uzbekistan
- Groceries
- pay 41.8% more in Uzbekistan
- Transportation
- pay 6.0% less in Uzbekistan
- Housing
- pay 36.5% more in Uzbekistan
- Childcare
- pay 4.0 times more in Uzbekistan
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 96.0% more in Uzbekistan
- Clothing
- pay 6.1% less in Uzbekistan
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, and restaurants in Uzbekistan are more expensive than in Iran. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Uzbekistan. Notably, childcare and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan vs. Iran Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Uzbekistan instead of Iran, you would:
pay 11.5% more for restaurants
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $3.73 IRR5M | $7.42 UZS89,239.67 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $3.78 IRR5M | $4.28 UZS51,486.76 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.78 IRR1M | $0.76 UZS9,098.86 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.96 IRR1M | $0.36 UZS4,327.10 | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of restaurants
pay 41.8% more for groceries
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $0.48 IRR667K | $0.56 UZS6,724.21 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $2.20 IRR3M | $3.78 UZS45,496.96 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $2.58 IRR4M | $3.97 UZS47,741.06 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $1.14 IRR2M | $1.50 UZS17,980.19 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.32 IRR2M | $1.68 UZS20,240.18 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.41 IRR559K | $0.51 UZS6,184.35 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.67 IRR916K | $0.86 UZS10,310.05 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.43 IRR597K | $1.11 UZS13,353.54 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.28 IRR384K | $0.52 UZS6,239.48 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.26 IRR353K | $0.25 UZS3,024.25 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.23 IRR312K | $0.15 UZS1,754.34 | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of groceries
pay 6.0% less for transportation
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.59 IRR4M | $3.80 UZS45,703.12 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $9.98 IRR14M | $7.46 UZS89,626.98 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $66,617.96 IRR92B | $26,965.42 UZS324M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $2.79 IRR4M | $3.18 UZS38,193.21 | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of transportation
pay 36.5% more for housing
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $11.37 IRR16M | $10.59 UZS127K | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $329.21 IRR453M | $300.81 UZS4M | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $233.51 IRR321M | $210.88 UZS3M | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $11.30 IRR16M | $30.65 UZS368K | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of housing
pay 4.0 times more for childcare
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $77.32 IRR106M | $169.07 UZS2M | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $991.86 IRR1B | $5,779.61 UZS69M | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of childcare
pay 96.0% more for entertainment and sports
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $0.80 IRR1M | $1.45 UZS17,465.45 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $1.11 IRR2M | $1.77 UZS21,240.63 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $1.97 IRR3M | $1.95 UZS23,383.56 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $18.85 IRR26M | $54.84 UZS659K | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $1.53 IRR2M | $3.82 UZS45,894.23 | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 6.1% less for clothing
Iran | Uzbekistan | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $29.89 IRR41M | $24.11 UZS290K | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $28.92 IRR40M | $31.38 UZS377K | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $102.93 IRR142M | $78.81 UZS948K | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $61.87 IRR85M | $68.00 UZS818K | |
Iran vs. Uzbekistan - Cost of clothing
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