Moving to Uzbekistan from Turkey
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Uzbekistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkey to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 30.0% cheaper than Turkey overall. A TRY3,700,000 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly UZS631,000,000 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 29.9% less
Groceries
pay 3.3% less
Transportation
pay 47.0% less
Housing
pay 31.0% less
Childcare
pay 55.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.6% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Uzbekistan?
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,700,000 → UZS631,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Turkey 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
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in homicide rate.
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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkey generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Turkey leads in gdp per capita.
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
Turkey generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016), State Tax Committee (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Uzbekistan vs Turkey
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Istanbul | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Istanbul | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) |
| Sep | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) |
| Nov | 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) |
Turkish State Meteorological Service
UzhydrometCan you move from Turkey to Uzbekistan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.
Turkey passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa Free
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa FreeData: 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 Turkey?
Generally yes: Uzbekistan runs about 30% cheaper than Turkey 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 TRY3,700,000 comparable salary, that's around UZS157,750,000 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 Turkey and Uzbekistan.
Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Uzbekistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Turkey.
How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Turkey?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).
What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 65°F in Istanbul. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Istanbul gets 26.7 in.
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
