Is Tashkent more expensive than Qingdao?

Tashkent is 0.7% cheaper than Qingdao overall. Rent is 41.6% higher, groceries 13.6% cheaper, and restaurants 33.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Qingdao or Tashkent?

Qingdao has a purchasing power index of 103.8 while Tashkent has 52.2 (NYC = 100). Qingdao offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇨🇳 Qingdao vs 🇺🇿 Tashkent

2026

Tashkent is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇨🇳 Qingdao	🇺🇿 Tashkent	Difference
Cost of Living	29.6	29.4	-0.7%
Rent	8.9	12.6	+41.6%
Groceries	36.9	31.9	-13.6%
Restaurants	19.6	26.2	+33.7%
Purchasing Power	103.8	52.2	-49.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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