Cost of living comparison
Uzbekistan is 88.3% more expensive than Lesotho overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 55.2% less in Uzbekistan
- Groceries
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pay 23.9% less in Uzbekistan
- Transportation
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pay 38.8% less in Uzbekistan
- Housing
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pay 2.8 times more in Uzbekistan
- Childcare
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pay 6.7 times more in Uzbekistan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.7% more in Uzbekistan
- Clothing
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pay 13.2% less in Uzbekistan
The cost of childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports in Uzbekistan are more expensive than in Lesotho. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, groceries, and clothing are lower in Uzbekistan. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in Uzbekistan.
If you lived in Uzbekistan instead of Lesotho, you would:
pay 55.2% less for restaurants
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Lesotho
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Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$4.55
UZS58,806.20
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.58
LSL210.45
|
$3.99
UZS51,583.65
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
LSL18.70
|
$0.56
UZS7,210.07
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.54
LSL9.86
|
$0.25
UZS3,194.20
|
|
pay 23.9% less for groceries
|
Lesotho
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.82
LSL14.91
|
$0.40
UZS5,104.97
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.67
LSL48.50
|
$3.57
UZS46,141.95
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.65
LSL66.30
|
$4.13
UZS53,346.16
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.28
LSL23.20
|
$1.65
UZS21,336.45
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.09
LSL56.18
|
$1.75
UZS22,620.46
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
LSL16.03
|
$0.57
UZS7,424.02
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
LSL18.26
|
$0.77
UZS9,905.81
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.99
LSL17.95
|
$0.96
UZS12,425.57
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
LSL21.07
|
$0.65
UZS8,352.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.61
LSL11.08
|
$0.22
UZS2,776.38
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
LSL12.48
|
$0.17
UZS2,235.09
|
|
pay 38.8% less for transportation
|
Lesotho
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
LSL84.24
|
$3.69
UZS47,634.37
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$28.40
LSL516.06
|
$6.91
UZS89,255.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,879.98
LSL361,243.42
|
$18,473.32
UZS238,533,766.61
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.62
LSL102.18
|
$2.69
UZS34,786.53
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for housing
|
Lesotho
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$22.72
LSL412.85
|
$12.72
UZS164,275.95
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$143.89
LSL2,614.71
|
$489.90
UZS6,325,721.14
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$72.89
LSL1,324.56
|
$312.70
UZS4,037,727.73
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$29.11
UZS375,831.10
|
|
pay 6.7 times more for childcare
|
Lesotho
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$29.35
LSL533.26
|
$205.10
UZS2,648,310.93
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,117.07
LSL20,298.44
|
$7,070.48
UZS91,296,472.21
|
|
pay 7.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Lesotho
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
LSL33.70
|
$1.17
UZS15,057.85
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.29
LSL23.47
|
$1.72
UZS22,260.99
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.83
LSL87.73
|
$1.78
UZS22,950.91
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.77
LSL395.65
|
$43.03
UZS555,637.69
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.47
UZS44,829.06
|
|
pay 13.2% less for clothing
|
Lesotho
|
Uzbekistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.60
LSL774.09
|
$32.61
UZS421,051.09
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.76
LSL722.49
|
$47.09
UZS608,079.53
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.35
LSL1,823.42
|
$86.06
UZS1,111,243.88
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.00
LSL2,580.31
|
$94.57
UZS1,221,068.62
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