Moving to Uzbekistan from Georgia

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 26.6% cheaper than Georgia overall. A GEL200,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly UZS672,000,000 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

GEL200,000 → UZS672,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

Calculate with your salary →

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 45.3% less

Groceries

pay 21.5% less

Transportation

pay 13.5% less

Housing

pay 29.9% less

Childcare

pay 19.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 22.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 4577.23 UZS (October 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.

Get free moving quotes to Uzbekistan

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.4
UZ
28.1

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

GE
69.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.5t
UZ
4.1t

Georgia performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
30.4
UZ
34.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
4.2%
UZ
123.0%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
12.1%
UZ
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$9,692
UZ
$3,968

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GE
74.7 yrs
UZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
7.5
UZ
12.8

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), State Tax Committee (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Tashkent
Jan–Mar — 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun — 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep — 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec — 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
View all months
Month Tbilisi Tashkent
Jan — 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb — 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar — 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr — 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May — 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun — 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul — 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug — 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep — 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct — 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov — 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec — 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Georgia

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

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 Georgia?

On average Uzbekistan is about 27% less expensive than Georgia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS168,000,000 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a GEL200,000 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: 34.7 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 Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Georgia?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 56.4 in Georgia. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

Share this

At a Glance

GE UZ
Population 3,935,766 37,053,428
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Georgian Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112