Moving to Uzbekistan from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 17.6% cheaper than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly UZS946,481,625 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 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

R$384,308 UZS946,481,625

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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

Restaurants

pay 20.4% less

Groceries

pay 12.6% less

Transportation

pay 32.4% less

Housing

pay 22.6% less

Childcare

pay 27.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 10.9% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 2344.8 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
UZ
4.1t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
UZ
121.8%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
UZ
$8,800

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
UZ
19.0

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Tashkent
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Brasilia Tashkent
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 Brazil?

No — Uzbekistan is on average about 5% more expensive than Brazil. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UZS236,620,406 in Uzbekistan on a R$384,308 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Brazil?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR UZ
Population 217,240,060 31,104,937
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Portuguese Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +998
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112