Moving to Uzbekistan from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 48.1% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,577 salary in Greece would need to be roughly UZS567,013,949 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 UZS567,013,949

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 55.8% less

Groceries

pay 39.1% less

Transportation

pay 56.6% less

Housing

pay 63.0% less

Childcare

pay 37.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.5% 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

How Greece 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

GR
1.1
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
UZ
9.3

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
UZ
28.0

Greece 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

GR
23.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
UZ
4.1t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
UZ
121.8%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
UZ
19.0

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

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Tashkent
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Athens Tashkent
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Greece

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

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 Greece?

Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 37% cheaper than Greece 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 €65,577 comparable salary, that's around UZS141,753,487 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 Greece and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR UZ
Population 10,533,871 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Greek Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112