Moving to Uzbekistan from Pakistan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Pakistan to Uzbekistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Pakistan to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 65.9% more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR21,000,000 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly UZS1,500,000,000 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 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Pakistan to Uzbekistan.
What does your salary buy?
PKR21,000,000 → UZS1,500,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan
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Restaurants
pay 77.7% more
Groceries
pay 57.8% more
Transportation
pay 10.3% less
Housing
pay 2.0 times more
Childcare
pay 4.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.6% more
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 Pakistan 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
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Pakistan 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Pakistan performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), State Tax Committee (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) |
Data:
Uzhydromet
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Pakistan?
Day-to-day costs in Uzbekistan run about 66% higher than Pakistan on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 PKR21,000,000 comparable salary, that's around UZS375,000,000 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 Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?
Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Pakistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 11.6 in Pakistan. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
