Moving to Uzbekistan from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 0.5% cheaper than Morocco overall. A MAD701,348 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly UZS841,050,000 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?

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

What does your salary buy?

MAD701,348 UZS841,050,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 16.8% more

Groceries

pay 11.0% more

Transportation

pay 43.0% less

Housing

pay 14.0% less

Childcare

pay 51.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 7.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 1284.85 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 Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.3
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco 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

MA
59.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
UZ
4.1t

Morocco performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
6.4
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
UZ
121.8%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.1%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$8,800
UZ
$8,800

Morocco 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

MA
73.7 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
19.2
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rabat Rain: 20.6 in/yr (522 mm)
73° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rabat Tashkent
Jan–Mar 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Rabat Tashkent
Jan 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Morocco

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

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 Morocco?

On average Uzbekistan is about 7% less expensive than Morocco, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS210,262,500 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a MAD701,348 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?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Morocco?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 7.3 in Morocco. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA UZ
Population 36,738,229 31,104,937
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Arabic, Berber Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 112