Moving to Uzbekistan from Italy

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Uzbekistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Italy to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 55.2% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,577 salary in Italy would need to be roughly UZS488,344,317 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?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to Uzbekistan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 UZS488,344,317

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 67.7% less

Groceries

pay 52.3% less

Transportation

pay 59.3% less

Housing

pay 67.6% less

Childcare

pay 54.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.8% less

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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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
UZ
9.3

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
UZ
28.0

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
UZ
4.1t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
UZ
121.8%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Tashkent
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Rome Tashkent
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Italy

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

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 Italy?

Yes — Uzbekistan is on average about 46% cheaper than Italy. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly UZS122,086,079 in Uzbekistan on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT UZ
Population 61,095,551 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Catalan, Italian Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112