Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Uzbekistan
Photo: Registan madrasas, Samarkand · Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
UZS 5,257,450 a month in Uzbekistan (US$441)
Everyday prices in Uzbekistan are about 1.2× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Uzbekistan |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | UZS 2,628,720 (US$221) |
| Rs 100,000 | UZS 5,257,450 (US$441) |
| Rs 200,000 | UZS 10,514,890 (US$883) |
| Rs 400,000 | UZS 21,029,790 (US$1,770) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Uzbekistan | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 0° / 29°C (Tashkent) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 28 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 13,600 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | 0.10 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 72.5 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 33 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | Uzbek, Russian |
Green marks where Uzbekistan does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
A landlocked Central Asian country of Silk Road cities like Samarkand, hot dry summers and low living costs. Editorial
Daily life is mostly in Uzbek or Russian; plan to learn it, especially for jobs outside international companies.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need a visa arranged in advance. All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: e-visa.gov.uz.
- Uzbekistan tourist / visit visa guide
Questions
How much money do I need in Uzbekistan compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about UZS 5,257,450 a month in Uzbekistan (about US$440), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Uzbekistan are about 1.2 times those in Pakistan.
Is Uzbekistan safer than Pakistan?
Uzbekistan records 1.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are 0.10 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Uzbekistan?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (e-visa.gov.uz). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need visa required.
Figures from the World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER, with today's exchange rates. National averages hide differences between cities. Not immigration advice.