According to UPL.uz, Uzbekistan ranked 127th in the cost of living index compiled annually by the Numbeo platform.
As of the data published in 2025, Uzbekistan's index was 24.2 on a scale of 100. For comparison, New York's index is accepted as 100. This means that if a country's index is above 100, the cost of living (excluding rent) will be higher than in New York. For example, in a country with an index of 120, daily expenses will be 20% more expensive than in New York.
The monthly expense for one person in Tashkent (excluding rent) is approximately $484 (around 6,260,000 soums), while for a family of four, it amounts to $1,643 (around 21,240,000 soums).
In the regional ranking, Uzbekistan was surpassed by neighboring Kazakhstan (116th place) and Kyrgyzstan (118th place). However, in terms of the safety index, Uzbekistan ranked 27th with a score of 72.1. This indicates that citizens and tourists feel safe, and law enforcement agencies are functioning well.
The purchasing power index of the population is 44.5, indicating that citizens have average capabilities.
According to the research, the most expensive living areas in the world are the U.S. Virgin Islands and Switzerland (index 98.4), with Iceland (83.4) in third place. At the bottom of the ranking are Pakistan, Libya, and Egypt — these countries are considered the cheapest to live in.
Numbeo analysts studied the prices of goods, housing, transportation, and utilities provided by users worldwide to form this ranking.
For reference, in 2024, Uzbekistan ranked 60th among 163 countries in the global peace and security index, rising 26 places. Among the CIS countries, Kazakhstan (59), Tajikistan (72), Kyrgyzstan (78), and Turkmenistan (83) were ranked.
Despite the low cost of living, Uzbekistan has a high level of security, making the country attractive for living and traveling. In 2024, Uzbekistan was among the top 10 most popular tourist destinations in Central Asia.
