Moving to Uzbekistan from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 71.4% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €67,000 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly UZS257,000,000 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 Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Uzbekistan cheaper than Luxembourg?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 74.8% less

Groceries

pay 63.0% less

Transportation

pay 44.3% less

Housing

pay 83.2% less

Childcare

pay 77.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 59.9% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 13398.67 UZS (October 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.

What salary do you need in Uzbekistan?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → UZS257,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
UZ
9.3

Luxembourg 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

LU
$8,808
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.8
UZ
28.1

Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
UZ
4.1t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
40.3
UZ
34.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
UZ
123.0%

Luxembourg performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
6.3%
UZ
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$147,252
UZ
$3,968

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LU
83.2 yrs
UZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
1.9
UZ
12.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Administration des Contributions Directes (2016), State Tax Committee (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Uzbekistan vs Luxembourg

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Tashkent
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°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 Luxembourg Tashkent
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Can you move from Luxembourg to Uzbekistan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 71% cheaper than Luxembourg 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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around UZS64,250,000 in Uzbekistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

With 34.7 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 Luxembourg and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Luxembourg 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 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 29.8 in Luxembourg. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU UZ
Population 686,970 37,053,428
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112