Moving to Uzbekistan from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 30.3% cheaper than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,600,000 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly UZS629,000,000 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,600,000 → UZS629,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 10.5% less

Groceries

pay 30.7% less

Transportation

pay 50.7% less

Housing

pay 32.2% less

Childcare

pay 32.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 19.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 250.75 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.3
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
14.4
UZ
28.1

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MU
28.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
UZ
4.1t

Mauritius performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
28.0
UZ
34.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
23.0%
UZ
123.0%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
5.6%
UZ
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$12,991
UZ
$3,968

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MU
73.8 yrs
UZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
13.8
UZ
12.8

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), State Tax Committee (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Tashkent
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Port Louis Tashkent
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritius passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Uzbekistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.

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 Mauritius?

Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 30% cheaper than Mauritius 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 MUR3,600,000 comparable salary, that's around UZS157,250,000 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 Mauritius and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Mauritius?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 28.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 14.4 in Mauritius. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU UZ
Population 1,243,741 37,053,428
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112