Moving to Norway from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Norway, you would find that Norway is 3.7 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly NOK1,541,459 in Norway to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°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 Norway.

What does your salary buy?

UZS900,475,986 NOK1,541,459

To maintain the same standard of living in Norway

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.5 times more

Groceries

pay 3.4 times more

Transportation

pay 5.3 times more

Housing

pay 4.7 times more

Childcare

pay 61.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.5 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0008 NOK (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 Norway.

Moved in 2023
36 ↑ 16% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Norway compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
NO
1.5

Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
NO
51.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
NO
7.2t

Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
NO
2.0%

Norway 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
NO
$90,500

Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
NO
2.3

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

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

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Oslo
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Tashkent Oslo
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway than Uzbekistan?

On average Norway is around 122% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Norway?

Budget about NOK385,365 for 3 months in Norway (based on a UZS900,475,986 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Norway?

Connectivity is usually fine (Norway: 45.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Norway offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Norway safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ NO
Population 31,104,937 5,553,840
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112