Moving to Belgium from Uzbekistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Uzbekistan to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Uzbekistan to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 3.6 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS891,803,543 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €133,966 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Belgium.
What does your salary buy?
UZS891,803,543 → €133,966
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.5 times more
Groceries
pay 2.8 times more
Transportation
pay 4.7 times more
Housing
pay 4.4 times more
Childcare
pay 3.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.4 times more
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 Belgium, based on official data.
people moved from Uzbekistan to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belgium performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.
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
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Belgium performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Belgium 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
Belgium 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tashkent | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Tashkent | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Uzhydromet
Institut Royal MétéorologiqueVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Required
Belgium passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
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 Belgium than Uzbekistan?
No — Belgium is on average about 107% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €33,492 in Belgium on a UZS891,803,543 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?
Belgium performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Uzbekistan?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.
