Moving to Uzbekistan from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Timor-Leste 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
UZ
28.0

Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
UZ
4.1t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
UZ
121.8%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Timor-Leste leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Uzbekistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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 Timor-Leste across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste 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 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL UZ
Population 1,445,006 31,104,937
Currency United States Dollar ($) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112