Moving to Uzbekistan from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ethiopia to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ET
$86
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
UZ
28.0

Ethiopia 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

ET
46.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
UZ
4.1t

Ethiopia 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

ET
0.5
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ET
32.3%
UZ
121.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ET
68.2 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Tashkent
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Tashkent
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI), Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Ethiopia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia 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 1.1 in Ethiopia. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET UZ
Population 113,656,596 31,104,937
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Amharic Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +251 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112