Moving to Italy from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.9 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS899,698,440 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €120,814 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS899,698,440 €120,814

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.2 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 4.0 times more

Housing

pay 3.4 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5 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 Italy.

Moved in 2023
101 ↑ 53% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
IT
5.1t

Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
IT
$52,700

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
IT
3.2

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Rome
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Tashkent Rome
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Uzbekistan?

On average Italy is around 84% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Budget about €30,204 for 3 months in Italy (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 Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Uzbekistan?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ IT
Population 31,104,937 61,095,551
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112