Moving to Uzbekistan from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cyprus to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 54.5% cheaper than Cyprus overall. A €65,577 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly UZS485,753,186 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 80°F in Nicosia, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 UZS485,753,186

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 62.4% less

Groceries

pay 48.7% less

Transportation

pay 53.7% less

Housing

pay 72.3% less

Childcare

pay 47.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 53.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 13719.8 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

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
UZ
9.3

Cyprus performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CY
$4,538
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
UZ
28.0

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CY
16.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
UZ
4.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
UZ
121.8%

Cyprus performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
UZ
$8,800

Cyprus 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

CY
79.7 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Tashkent
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Nicosia Tashkent
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

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 Cyprus?

On average Uzbekistan is about 46% less expensive than Cyprus, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS121,438,296 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a €65,577 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?

Cyprus performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 35.5 in Cyprus. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY UZ
Population 1,295,102 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Greek, Turkish Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112