Moving to Uzbekistan from France

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from France to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 58.5% cheaper than France overall. A €65,577 salary in France would need to be roughly UZS457,454,671 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 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 UZS457,454,671

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 69.5% less

Groceries

pay 55.9% less

Transportation

pay 61.5% less

Housing

pay 69.7% less

Childcare

pay 61.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
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 France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
UZ
9.3

France generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France 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

FR
10.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FR
4.0t
UZ
4.1t

France 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

FR
49.4
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FR
21.6%
UZ
121.8%

France 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

FR
7.3%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FR
82.6 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
UZ
19.0

France performs better than Uzbekistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paris Tashkent
Jan–Mar 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Paris Tashkent
Jan 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Météo-France Météo-France, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting France

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

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 France?

On average Uzbekistan is about 49% less expensive than France, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS114,363,668 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?

France generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to France?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 33.4 in France. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In France, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

FR UZ
Population 68,305,148 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages French Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +998
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112 112