Moving to Tennessee from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Tennessee, you would find that Tennessee is 3.7 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly $146,379 in Tennessee to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 $146,379

To maintain the same standard of living in Tennessee

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.6 times more

Groceries

pay 3.7 times more

Transportation

pay 3.2 times more

Housing

pay 5.7 times more

Childcare

pay 5.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.0 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 Tennessee.

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 Tennessee compared to Uzbekistan.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UZ
16.6%
TN
37.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UZ
50.1%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee 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%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
TN
$60,177

Tennessee 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
TN
73.8 yrs

Uzbekistan performs better than Tennessee 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

NashvilleRain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70°/49°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentNashville
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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MonthTashkentNashville
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°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 Tennessee than Uzbekistan?

On average Tennessee is around 95% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Tennessee?

Budget about $36,595 for 3 months in Tennessee (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 Tennessee?

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

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Uzbekistan?

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

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

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

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

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At a Glance

UZ
Population31,104,9376,346,105
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911