Moving to Uzbekistan from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 1.3% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly UZS829,347,390 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tashkent averages 70°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 UZS829,347,390

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 41.9% less

Groceries

pay 31.9% less

Transportation

pay 14.4% less

Housing

pay 38.8% more

Childcare

pay 78.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 1204.57 UZS (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
UZ
28.0

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan 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

VE
32.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
UZ
4.1t

Venezuela performs 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

VE
9.6
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
UZ
121.8%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Tashkent
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
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Month Caracas Tashkent
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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 Uzbekistan than Venezuela?

On average Uzbekistan is about 8% less expensive than Venezuela, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS207,336,848 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a VEF748,088 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uzbekistan: 26.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uzbekistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE UZ
Population 29,789,730 31,104,937
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Spanish Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112