Moving to Uzbekistan from Azerbaijan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 7.3% cheaper than Azerbaijan overall. A AZN127,500 salary in Azerbaijan would need to be roughly UZS983,728,125 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?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

What does your salary buy?

AZN127,500 UZS983,728,125

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 15.2% less

Groceries

pay 22.9% more

Transportation

pay 0.5% more

Housing

pay 7.5% less

Childcare

pay 6.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 11.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AZN = 7067.65 UZS (July 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan.

Living there in 2020
20,201 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Azerbaijan live in Uzbekistan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Uzbekistan?

Top countries of origin for Uzbekistan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Azerbaijan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AZ
2.4
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AZ
17.2
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AZ
$993
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AZ
30.9
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Azerbaijan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AZ
114.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AZ
3.8t
UZ
4.1t

Azerbaijan performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AZ
20.2
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AZ
57.3%
UZ
121.8%

Azerbaijan generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
5.6%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$21,300
UZ
$8,800

Azerbaijan generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
74.2 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AZ
23.5
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Ministry of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baku Tashkent
Jan–Mar 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/58°F (22°/15°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/71°F (29°/22°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/48°F (14°/9°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Baku Tashkent
Jan 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Azerbaijan 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.

Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Azerbaijan passport holders can enter Uzbekistan without a visa.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa Free
Uzbekistan passport holders can enter Azerbaijan without a visa.

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 Azerbaijan?

On average Uzbekistan is around 9% pricier than Azerbaijan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS245,932,031 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a AZN127,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uzbekistan: 26.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uzbekistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Azerbaijan.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Azerbaijan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Azerbaijan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 30.9 in Azerbaijan. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Azerbaijan: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 65°F in Baku. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Baku gets 8.3 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Azerbaijan, the official language is Azerbaijani.

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At a Glance

AZ UZ
Population 10,353,296 31,104,937
Currency Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Azerbaijani Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +994 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112