Moving to Uzbekistan from Belgium

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Uzbekistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belgium to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 61.6% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €65,850 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly UZS436,338,524 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Belgium to Uzbekistan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,850 UZS436,338,524

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 73.7% less

Groceries

pay 51.3% less

Transportation

pay 59.8% less

Housing

pay 76.0% less

Childcare

pay 70.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 EUR = 13692.83 UZS(June 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

How Belgium and Uzbekistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
UZ
9.3

Belgium performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
UZ
28.0

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BE
15.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
UZ
4.1t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
UZ
26.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
UZ
121.8%

Belgium performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
UZ
19.0

Belgium performs better than Uzbekistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

BrusselsRain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBrusselsTashkent
Jan–Mar45°/34°F (7°/1°C)49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun63°/47°F (17°/8°C)81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep70°/54°F (21°/13°C)91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec50°/40°F (10°/4°C)58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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MonthBrusselsTashkent
Jan42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Belgium

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

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 Belgium?

Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 52% cheaper than Belgium on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,850 comparable salary, that's around UZS109,084,631 in Uzbekistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

With 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uzbekistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belgium and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Belgium?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE UZ
Population11,847,33831,104,937
CurrencyEuro (€)Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
LanguagesDutch, French, GermanRussian, Uzbek
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+32+998
Time zones11
Emergency number112112