Moving to Wisconsin from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uzbekistan to Wisconsin — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Wisconsin, you would find that Wisconsin is 3.9 times more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,674,912 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly $139,538 in Wisconsin to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madison averages 56°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Uzbekistan to Wisconsin.

What does your salary buy?

UZS901,674,912 $139,538

To maintain the same standard of living in Wisconsin

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.4 times more

Groceries

pay 3.4 times more

Transportation

pay 3.5 times more

Housing

pay 4.9 times more

Childcare

pay 7.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.1 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Uzbekistan to Wisconsin, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Uzbekistan and Wisconsin stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateThe World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

UZ
16.6%
WI
37.8%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

UZ
50.1%
WI
89.5%

Wisconsin 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%
WI
3.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
WI
$59,333

Wisconsin 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
WI
77.7 yrs

Wisconsin 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

MadisonRain: 34.5 in/yr (876 mm)
56°/37°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTashkentMadison
Jan–Mar49°/32°F (9°/0°C)33°/17°F (1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun81°/57°F (27°/14°C)68°/46°F (20°/8°C)
Jul–Sep91°/61°F (33°/16°C)78°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Oct–Dec58°/38°F (15°/3°C)44°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
View all months
MonthTashkentMadison
Jan42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C)
Feb46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C)
Mar58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C)
Apr71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C)
May81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C)
Jun92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C)
Jul96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C)
Aug93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C)
Sep84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C)
Oct70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C)
Nov58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C)
Dec47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°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 Wisconsin than Uzbekistan?

Day-to-day costs in Wisconsin run about 86% higher than Uzbekistan on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Wisconsin?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a UZS901,674,912 comparable salary, that's around $34,884 in Wisconsin for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Wisconsin?

Working remotely from Wisconsin's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Uzbekistan and Wisconsin.

How is healthcare in Wisconsin compared to Uzbekistan?

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

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

The average high temperature in Madison is 56°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Madison receives around 34.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Wisconsin?

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

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At a Glance

UZ
Population31,104,9375,686,986
CurrencyUzbekistan Som (UZS)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesRussian, UzbekEnglish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+998+1
Time zones111
Emergency number112911