Moving to Japan from Uzbekistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Uzbekistan to Japan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Uzbekistan to Japan, you would find that Japan is 2.4 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly ¥16,263,219 in Japan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Japan.
What does your salary buy?
UZS900,475,986 → ¥16,263,219
To maintain the same standard of living in Japan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 40.0% more
Groceries
pay 2.9 times more
Transportation
pay 4.5 times more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 2.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 97.1% 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 Japan, based on official data.
people moved from Uzbekistan to Japan · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Japan?
Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.
- 775,893
- 456,203
- 335,668
- 275,252
- 204,814
- 58,340
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Japan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index.
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 Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in top income tax rate.
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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Uzbekistan leads in education spending.
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 | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Tashkent | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) |
| Feb | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) |
| Mar | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) |
| May | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) |
| Jun | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) |
| Jul | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| Sep | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) |
| Nov | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) |
Uzhydromet
Japan Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Required
Japan 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 Japan than Uzbekistan?
No — Japan is on average about 36% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Japan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ¥4,065,805 in Japan on a UZS900,475,986 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Japan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Japan has 37.2 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 Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Japan leads in health coverage index. There are 26.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Japan, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Japan scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Japan compared to Uzbekistan?
The average high temperature in Tokyo is 69°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Tokyo receives around 62.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.
