Moving to New York from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to New York, you would find that New York is 4.6 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly $167,130 in New York to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Albany averages 58°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to New York.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 $167,130

To maintain the same standard of living in New York

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

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 4.1 times more

Transportation

pay 5.3 times more

Housing

pay 6.1 times more

Childcare

pay 7.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.9 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?

How many people actually move from Uzbekistan to New York, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to New York.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UZ
16.6%
NY
29.9%

Uzbekistan performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UZ
50.1%
NY
89.7%

New York 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%
NY
4.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
NY
$91,992

New York 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
NY
77.7 yrs

New York 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

AlbanyRain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58°/39°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentAlbany
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)37°/19°F (2°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)78°/58°F (26°/14°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)48°/31°F (9°/-1°C)
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MonthTashkentAlbany
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°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 New York than Uzbekistan?

No — New York is on average about 123% more expensive than Uzbekistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to New York?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $41,782 in New York on a UZS901,674,912 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from New York?

Usually fine from major cities in New York. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in New York compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in New York compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Albany is 58°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Albany receives around 39.4 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in New York?

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

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At a Glance

UZ
Population31,104,93719,378,102
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911