Moving to Uzbekistan from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 2.3 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,253,601 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly UZS1,294,784,460 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

BDT9,253,601 UZS1,294,784,460

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.6 times more

Groceries

pay 37.8% more

Transportation

pay 12.4% less

Housing

pay 2.4 times more

Childcare

pay 5.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BDT = 97.38 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
UZ
28.0

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan 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

BD
66.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
UZ
4.1t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
UZ
121.8%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
UZ
19.0

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

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Tashkent
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Dhaka Tashkent
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter Bangladesh.

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 Bangladesh?

On average Uzbekistan is around 44% pricier than Bangladesh, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS323,696,115 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a BDT9,253,601 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 Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD UZ
Population 165,650,475 31,104,937
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Bengali Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112