Moving to Australia from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Australia, you would find that Australia is 4.0 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,125,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly A$216,338 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Australia.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,125,000 A$216,338

To maintain the same standard of living in Australia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.9 times more

Transportation

pay 4.8 times more

Housing

pay 4.5 times more

Childcare

pay 5.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.1 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 AUD (July 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Uzbekistan to Australia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
45 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Uzbekistan to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Australia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
AU
39.8

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia 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

UZ
117.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
AU
14.1t

Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
AU
4.6%

Australia performs significantly 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

UZ
4.5%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
AU
$59,500

Australia 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

UZ
75.3 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all family life metrics.

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Canberra
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Tashkent Canberra
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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 Australia than Uzbekistan?

No — Australia is on average about 101% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Australia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly A$54,084 in Australia on a UZS901,125,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Australia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 35.1 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 Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ AU
Population 31,104,937 26,141,369
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Russian, Uzbek English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +998 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 112 000