Moving to Uzbekistan from Yemen

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Yemen to Uzbekistan, you would find that Uzbekistan is 13.0% cheaper than Yemen overall. A YER17,780,624 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly UZS722,269,710 in Uzbekistan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

YER17,780,624 UZS722,269,710

To maintain the same standard of living in Uzbekistan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 38.7% less

Groceries

pay 53.1% less

Transportation

pay 45.6% less

Housing

pay 19.2% less

Childcare

pay 2.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 38.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 YER = 50.68 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 Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
UZ
4.1t

Yemen 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

YE
1.4
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
UZ
121.8%

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Yemen

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

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 Yemen?

On average Uzbekistan is about 20% less expensive than Yemen, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Uzbekistan?

Budget about UZS180,567,428 for 3 months in Uzbekistan (based on a YER17,780,624 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 Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Yemen?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 2.9 in Yemen. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE UZ
Population 30,984,689 31,104,937
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Arabic Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112