Moving to Uzbekistan from Germany

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Germany to Uzbekistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Germany to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 59.3% cheaper than Germany overall. A €65,700 salary in Germany would need to be roughly UZS456,005,295 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 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Germany to Uzbekistan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 UZS456,005,295

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 70.7% less

Groceries

pay 50.1% less

Transportation

pay 60.3% less

Housing

pay 75.4% less

Childcare

pay 65.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 13715.72 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Germany to Uzbekistan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
8,543 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Germany live in Uzbekistan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Uzbekistan?

Top countries of origin for Uzbekistan's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Germany and Uzbekistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DE
0.8
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DE
3.3
UZ
9.3

Germany performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DE
$8,826
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany 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

DE
15.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
UZ
4.1t

Germany 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

DE
45.0
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
UZ
121.8%

Germany 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

DE
3.0%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
UZ
$8,800

Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Tashkent
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Berlin Tashkent
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Germany

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

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 Germany?

Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 49% cheaper than Germany on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around UZS114,001,324 in Uzbekistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

With 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uzbekistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Germany and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Germany performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Germany?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE UZ
Population 84,316,622 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages German Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112