Moving to Uzbekistan from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 51.5% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €64,304 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly UZS538,784,799 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 UZS538,784,799

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 63.7% less

Groceries

pay 44.8% less

Transportation

pay 48.4% less

Housing

pay 68.2% less

Childcare

pay 56.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 36.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 14003.42 UZS (June 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 Slovenia and Uzbekistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
UZ
9.3

Slovenia performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
UZ
28.0

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan 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

SI
19.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
UZ
4.1t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
UZ
121.8%

Slovenia performs better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
UZ
$8,800

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
UZ
19.0

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Tashkent
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Ljubljana Tashkent
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Uzbekistan without a visa.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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 Slovenia?

Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 40% cheaper than Slovenia 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around UZS134,696,200 in Uzbekistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

With 26.0 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 Slovenia and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI UZ
Population 2,101,208 31,104,937
Currency Euro (€) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Slovene Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112