Moving to Uzbekistan from Senegal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Senegal to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Senegal.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SN
20.8
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SN
$206
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SN
1.3
UZ
28.0

Senegal 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

SN
65.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SN
0.8t
UZ
4.1t

Senegal 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

SN
1.4
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SN
16.3%
UZ
121.8%

Senegal 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

SN
2.9%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SN
$4,400
UZ
$8,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SN
70.0 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SN
32.4
UZ
19.0

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

Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dakar Tashkent
Jan–Mar 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Dakar Tashkent
Jan 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM), Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.

Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Senegal

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

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?

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 Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Senegal?

Senegal 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 1.3 in Senegal. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Senegal, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

SN UZ
Population 17,923,036 31,104,937
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages French Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +221 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17 112