Moving to United States from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uzbekistan to United States, you would find that United States is 4.1 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,125,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly $181,691 in United States to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Uzbekistan and United States.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,125,000 $181,691

To maintain the same standard of living in United States

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 4.1 times more

Transportation

pay 4.1 times more

Housing

pay 5.9 times more

Childcare

pay 6.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0001 USD (July 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 United States.

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 United States compared to Uzbekistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
1.4
US
6.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
US
14.2

Uzbekistan performs better than United States across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UZ
$749
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
US
36.1

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
US
13.6t

Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though United States 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
US
37.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
US
28.2%

United States 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%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
US
$73,600

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
US
5.2

United States 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

Washington Rain: 41.5 in/yr (1055 mm)
66° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Washington
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 85°/62°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 57°/35°F (14°/2°C)
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Month Tashkent Washington
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°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 United States than Uzbekistan?

On average United States is around 142% pricier than Uzbekistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to United States?

Budget about $45,423 for 3 months in United States (based on a UZS901,125,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from United States?

Connectivity is usually fine (United States: 37.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United States offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United States safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

What's the weather like in United States compared to Uzbekistan?

The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in United States?

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

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At a Glance

UZ US
Population 31,104,937 337,341,954
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Russian, Uzbek English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911