Moving to Uzbekistan from Japan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Japan to Uzbekistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Japan to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 38.9% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥11,948,175 salary in Japan would need to be roughly UZS661,561,698 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Japan to Uzbekistan.
What does your salary buy?
¥11,948,175 → UZS661,561,698
To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 21.3% less
Groceries
pay 51.3% less
Transportation
pay 42.2% less
Housing
pay 57.0% less
Childcare
pay 49.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.6% less
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 Japan and Uzbekistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Japan performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Japan generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tokyo | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) |
Japan Meteorological Agency
UzhydrometVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa Free
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Japan
Visa RequiredData: 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 Japan?
Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 27% cheaper than Japan 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 ¥11,948,175 comparable salary, that's around UZS165,390,424 in Uzbekistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Japan and Uzbekistan.
Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?
Japan performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.
How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Japan?
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
