What is the cost of living in Tashkent?

The cost of living in Tashkent is 78.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.7). Groceries are 66.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 69.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately UZS 7,054,653 per month. Local purchasing power index is 59.7 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan · #480 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Tashkent?

Q: Should I move to Tashkent?

Tashkent, Uzbekistan has a cost of living 78.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.7). It is ranked #480 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 59.7 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

78.3% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.3%

vs NYC

UZS 7,054,653

1-BR, city centre

59.7

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Tashkent

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

21.7 Affordable

Rent

13.3 Very affordable

Groceries

33.9 Very affordable

Restaurants

30.6 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

59.7 Weak

Rent in Tashkent

1-BR, city centre UZS 7,054,653/mo

1-BR, outside centre UZS 4,384,194/mo

3-BR, city centre UZS 14,123,251/mo

3-BR, outside centre UZS 8,635,799/mo

Save by going outside centre 38% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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