Moving to Uzbekistan from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Uzbekistan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 19.8% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly UZS800,955,380 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Uzbekistan.
What does your salary buy?
BAM125,999 → UZS800,955,380
To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 40.8% less
Groceries
pay 29.7% less
Transportation
pay 43.7% less
Housing
pay 26.5% less
Childcare
pay 32.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.0% more
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Uzhydromet
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa Free
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa RequiredData: 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Uzbekistan is about 11% less expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?
Budget about UZS200,238,845 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a BAM125,999 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
