Cost of Living

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Live cost-of-living data for Tashkent — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
+38% rent since Jul 2026
$1,000/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety
12%
Income Tax
hot summer Mediterranean
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$620/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$370/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,150/month
Food & Groceries
20/100
Milk (1 liter)$1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.4/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.8/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$10/month
One-Way Ticket$0.12/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.3/km
Utilities
15/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$60/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$15/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$40/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
30/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$300/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$250/course
Entertainment
20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$4/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair
Personal Care
20/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
Dining Out
20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
25/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$10/pack
Fitness & Sports
20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$25/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

30 Mbps
Internet Speed
$120
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
60/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Yunusabad, Mirabad, Shayhantohur

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tashkent cheap to live in?

Tashkent has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tashkent?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tashkent costs approximately $620/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $370/month.

Is Tashkent good for digital nomads?

Tashkent has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 30 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $120/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Tashkent?

The median net monthly salary in Tashkent is approximately $1,000 USD. The income tax rate is around 12%.

How does Tashkent compare to New York for cost of living?

Tashkent (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Tashkent.

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