Moving to Belgium from Uzbekistan

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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 UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €136,077 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.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 €136,077

To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium

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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

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 UZS = 0.0001 EUR(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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
26 ↓ 59% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Belgium?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
BE
1.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
BE
4.6

Belgium performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
BE
63.9

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
BE
7.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
BE
43.5
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
BE
51.9%

Belgium performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
BE
$63,600

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
BE
3.2

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

BrusselsRain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentBrussels
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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MonthTashkentBrussels
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor 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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Belgium 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 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 €34,019 in Belgium on a UZS901,674,912 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.

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At a Glance

UZ BE
Population31,104,93711,847,338
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)Euro (€)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekDutch, French, German
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+32
Time zones11
Emergency number112112