Moving to Egypt from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Egypt, you would find that Egypt is 25.0% cheaper than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,125,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly EGP3,146,663 in Egypt to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cairo averages 82°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,125,000 EGP3,146,663

To maintain the same standard of living in Egypt

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

Restaurants

pay 34.3% less

Groceries

pay 24.0% less

Transportation

pay 14.3% less

Housing

pay 36.5% less

Childcare

pay 65.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 15.6% less

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Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0041 EGP (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 Egypt, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
112 ↑ 53% vs 2015

people born in Uzbekistan live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
EG
9.4

Uzbekistan generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
EG
6.8

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
EG
2.5t

Egypt performs significantly 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

UZ
26.0
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
EG
141.2%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
EG
$17,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
EG
17.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in infant mortality.

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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Cairo
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Tashkent Cairo
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.

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 Egypt than Uzbekistan?

Yes — Egypt is on average about 15% cheaper than Uzbekistan. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Egypt?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly EGP786,666 in Egypt 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 Egypt?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Egypt has 10.8 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 Egypt safe for expats?

Uzbekistan generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in suicide rate. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ EG
Population 31,104,937 107,770,524
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 122