Moving to Minnesota from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 3.9 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly $143,098 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Saint Paul averages 56°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 $143,098

To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 3.9 times more

Transportation

pay 4.1 times more

Housing

pay 5.0 times more

Childcare

pay 5.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

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

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

Moved in 2023
4,610 ↓ 2% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Minnesota compared to Uzbekistan.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UZ
16.6%
MN
33.9%

Uzbekistan performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UZ
50.1%
MN
91.0%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UZ
4.5%
MN
4.3%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
MN
$68,478

Minnesota performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
MN
79.1 yrs

Minnesota performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Saint PaulRain: 28.5 in/yr (724 mm)
56°/38°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentSaint Paul
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)32°/16°F (0°/-9°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)69°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)43°/27°F (6°/-3°C)
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MonthTashkentSaint Paul
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
United States 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 Minnesota than Uzbekistan?

On average Minnesota is around 91% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?

Budget about $35,774 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a UZS901,674,912 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Minnesota?

From major Minnesota cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Uzbekistan and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Saint Paul is 56°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Saint Paul receives around 28.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Minnesota?

The official language in Minnesota is English. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ
Population31,104,9375,303,925
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911