Move to Uzbekistan
Everything a future Uzbekistan settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Uzbekistan at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Uzbekistan
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$609
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$11,879
GDP per capita
4.6%
Unemployment
9.6%
Inflation
Moderate inequality — some neighborhoods will feel like different countries.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
2.1/10
🚩 Authoritarian regime
Is Uzbekistan safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Safe enough to stop thinking about it. Standard urban awareness applies.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Uzbek
Primary language
Very Low
English proficiency (#104 globally)
English won't carry you far here. Learning Uzbek isn't optional — it's the price of admission.
❓ Moving to Uzbekistan — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Uzbekistan?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Tashkent ranks #1 in Uzbekistan with a score of 54/100. City-centre rent starts around $609/month.
How much does it cost to live in Uzbekistan?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $609 to $609/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $862.
Is Uzbekistan a democracy?▾
Uzbekistan scores 2.1/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Authoritarian regime."
Is Uzbekistan safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people. That's within the normal range for developed countries.