Moving to Portugal from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Portugal, you would find that Portugal is 2.5 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly €111,675 in Portugal to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS900,475,986 €111,675

To maintain the same standard of living in Portugal

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.6 times more

Groceries

pay 2.2 times more

Transportation

pay 3.1 times more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 85.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 EUR (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 Portugal.

Living there in 2020
1,006 ↑ 14% vs 2015

people born in Uzbekistan live in Portugal · UN DESA

Who's moving to Portugal?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Portugal compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
PT
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
PT
7.2

Portugal 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
PT
$4,928
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
PT
57.7

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal 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
PT
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
PT
3.3t

Portugal performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UZ
26.0
PT
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
PT
12.3%

Portugal 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%
PT
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
PT
$41,700

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal 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
PT
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
PT
2.5

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Portugal 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

Lisbon Rain: 29.6 in/yr (751 mm)
69° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Lisbon
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 61°/48°F (16°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 71°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 65°/53°F (18°/12°C)
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Month Tashkent Lisbon
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Portugal

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

Portugal passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Free
Portugal 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 Portugal than Uzbekistan?

On average Portugal is around 74% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Portugal?

Budget about €27,919 for 3 months in Portugal (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 Portugal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Portugal: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Portugal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Portugal safe for expats?

Portugal performs significantly better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Portugal is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in Portugal compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Portugal?

The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ PT
Population 31,104,937 10,242,081
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +351
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 112