Moving to Uzbekistan from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Uzbekistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Uzbekistan, 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 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
UZ
28.0

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan 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

PG
38.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
UZ
4.1t

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
UZ
121.8%

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
2.6%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Tashkent
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Port Moresby Tashkent
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG UZ
Population 9,593,498 31,104,937
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 112