What is the cost of living in Uzbekistan?

Hey guys, it's live! In this blog, we will take a look at the cost of living in Uzbekistan, monthly expenses, and prices. Let me know in the comments about your opinions on this country. 

So, anyone planning on moving, studying, or just traveling to a certain country needs to know exactly how much it's going to cost to live there. Part of planning in this video will include calculating the average monthly cost, which will include expenses such as restaurants, markets, transportation, utilities, sports and leisure, child care, clothing and shoes, rent per month, salaries, and financing.

So, The cost of living is the amount of money that people need to spend in order to cover their expenses, buy basic goods or services such as food, clothes, utilities, and housing.

Restaurants:

Meal in inexpensive restaurant: $4

Meal for two people in mid-range restaurant: $20

McMeal at McDonald’s or equivalent: $3

500 milliliters of domestic beer: $1.34

330 milliliters of imported beer: $2

Regular cappuccino (230 ml): $1.53

330 milliliters of Coke or Pepsi: $0.60

330 milliliters of water: $0.32

Markets:

One liter of regular milk: $0.83

500 grams loaf of fresh white bread: $0.30

One kilogram of white rice: $1.18

12 regular eggs: $1.31

One kilogram of local cheese: $4.68

One kilogram of chicken fillets: $2.78

One kilogram of beef round: $7.04

One kilogram of apples: $1.43

One kilogram of bananas: $1.18

One kilogram of oranges: $2.44

One kilogram of tomato: $1.08

One kilogram of potato: $0.48

One kilogram of onion: $0.29

1.5-liter water bottle: $0.24

Mid-range bottle wine: $3

500 milliliters of domestic beer: $0.87

330 milliliters of imported beer: $2.16

20 cigarettes pack of Marlboro: $1.94

Transportation:

One-way ticket on local transport: $0.15

Monthly pass regular price: $0.289

Taxis start: $0.55

One kilometer taxi ride: $0.20

One hour of taxi waiting: $3

One liter of gasoline: $0.54

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 kW Trendline or equivalent new car: $15,000

Utilities:

Basic electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 85 m² apartment: $30.43

One minute of prepaid mobile (local) with no discounts: $0.02

Internet, 60 Mbps or more, unlimited dаta: $26.53

Sports and Leisure:

Fitness club monthly fee (one adult): $33.94

One hour weekend tennis court rent: $5.74

Cinema international release, one seat: $4

Child Care:

Preschool or kindergarten, full day private monthly for one child: $160.83

International primary school yearly for one child: $5,587

Clothing and Shoes:

One pair of jeans (Levi’s 501 or similar): $42.35

One summer dress in a chain store: $31.25

One pair of Nike running shoes mid-range: $74.30

One pair of men’s leather business shoes: $67.96

Rent per Month:

One-bedroom apartment in city center: $346

One-bedroom apartment outside center: $188.85

Three-bedroom apartment in city center: $604

Three-bedroom apartment outside center: $335.42

Apartment Price (per square meter):

City center: $1,200

Outside center: $525.33

Salaries and Financing:

Average monthly net salary after tax in Uzbekistan: $252.07

Especially for you guys – how to save in places with a higher cost of living:

Rent: If you move to a city, chances are you will visit family elsewhere at least once a year. Consider renting out your apartment while you are away through a service like Airbnb. You might even rent out your couch for a lower rate than area hotels. For special occasions like major sporting events in your town, having extra income could enable you to build your savings or pay off that.

Public Transport: Using public transport may be the most economical option. Consider that the cost of gasoline, parking, maintenance, and insurance of a car can be high, especially in big cities, so this alternative may not offer many advantages. Another option is going to work by bike, which is highly economical and provides physical exercise.

Shopping List: Always go shopping with a short list of items you need at that time. Check what you need for the week, make a note, and only then go shopping.

Free Activities: Every midsize or large city offers residents free activities ranging from beauty tutorials at store openings to park yoga classes and open concerts. Stay tuned for weekly events in newspapers or on social networks.

The cost of living in the city where you live indeed influences many factors, making a big difference at the end of the month. Either way, to stay financially healthy, the big trick is planning.

That’s it, guys! Huge thanks if you read this blog to the end.