Is Qingdao more expensive than Tashkent?

Qingdao is 0.7% more expensive than Tashkent overall. Rent is 29.4% lower, groceries 15.7% more expensive, and restaurants 25.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Tashkent or Qingdao?

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇿 Tashkent vs 🇨🇳 Qingdao

2026

Qingdao is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇺🇿 Tashkent	🇨🇳 Qingdao	Difference
Cost of Living	29.4	29.6	+0.7%
Rent	12.6	8.9	-29.4%
Groceries	31.9	36.9	+15.7%
Restaurants	26.2	19.6	-25.2%
Purchasing Power	52.2	103.8	+98.9%

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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