Moving to Uzbekistan from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 47.9% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €65,700 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly UZS566,146,800 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 UZS566,146,800

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 57.6% less

Groceries

pay 32.2% less

Transportation

pay 54.9% less

Housing

pay 51.2% less

Childcare

pay 53.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 43.6% less

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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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
UZ
9.3

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania 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

LT
39.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
UZ
4.1t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
UZ
121.8%

Lithuania 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

LT
7.0%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
UZ
19.0

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

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Tashkent
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Vilnius Tashkent
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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 Lithuania?

On average Uzbekistan is about 37% less expensive than Lithuania, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS141,536,700 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a €65,700 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: 26.0 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?

Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Lithuania?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT UZ
Population 2,683,546 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Lithuanian Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112