Moving to Greece from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Uzbekistan to Greece? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Greece, you would find that Greece is 2.5 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS899,698,440 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €104,053 in Greece to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uzbekistan and Greece.

What does your salary buy?

UZS899,698,440 €104,053

To maintain the same standard of living in Greece

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 3.5 times more

Housing

pay 3.2 times more

Childcare

pay 87.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 EUR (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?

What the data shows about people moving from Uzbekistan to Greece.

Living there in 2020
8,459 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Uzbekistan live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
GR
63.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
GR
5.0t

Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
GR
20.7%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
GR
$36,300

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
GR
3.5

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in life expectancy.

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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Athens
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Tashkent Athens
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece than Uzbekistan?

On average Greece is around 59% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Greece?

Budget about €26,013 for 3 months in Greece (based on a UZS899,698,440 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Uzbekistan?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ GR
Population 31,104,937 10,533,871
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112