Moving to Uzbekistan from Arkansas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Arkansas to Uzbekistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Arkansas to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 54.0% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly UZS522,186,193 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Arkansas to Uzbekistan.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 → UZS522,186,193

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 67.5% less

Groceries

pay 47.1% less

Transportation

pay 32.0% less

Housing

pay 79.3% less

Childcare

pay 77.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 11824.6 UZS (September 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Arkansas to Uzbekistan.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
UZ
16.6%

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
UZ
50.1%

Arkansas performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
4.2%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
UZ
$8,800

Arkansas generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
73.8 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Tashkent
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Little Rock Tashkent
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Uzbekistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Uzbekistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uzbekistan's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Uzbekistan without a visa.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Uzbekistan than Arkansas?

Yes — Uzbekistan is on average about 41% cheaper than Arkansas. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UZS130,546,548 in Uzbekistan on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Usually fine from major cities in Uzbekistan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Arkansas?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Arkansas?

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Arkansas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

UZ
Population 2,915,918 31,104,937
Currency United States Dollar ($) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages English Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +998
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112