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News Article: Foreigners Find Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Relatively Affordable but Rent Costs Higher Compared to Neighbouring Countries
In a recent interview with bel.football, Vladislav Kosmynin, a former Grodno "Neman" defender, shared his experiences of living in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Despite initial impressions of affordability, Kosmynin revealed that the city is not as cheap as it may seem to foreigners.
Kosmynin's Russian acquaintance, a businessman who travels with a driver, found the prices in Tashkent to be astronomical. This sentiment is mirrored in general cost indicators, which suggest that while the cost of living in Tashkent is moderately affordable compared to many other capitals, rent is about 16.1% higher than in Kazakhstan.
However, daily expenses, such as food, transportation, and utilities, remain low. For instance, a meal for two in a mid-range restaurant is approximately €7.42-10.61, while monthly rent for basic accommodations ranges from about €37-53. Local transport, like metro rides, cost around 25 US cents.
Dinamo Minsk captain Andrei Stas, in expressing his opinion about Minsk, noted that foreign players and Russians remain enchanted by the city not only in terms of hockey but also in everyday life. Stas praised the advantages of the Belarusian capital over other league locations, including Moscow.
In contrast, Kosmynin, after retiring from football, returned to Uzbekistan. He spoke about his life in Uzbekistan and revealed that the cost of living in Tashkent shocked even a wealthy Russian acquaintance of his.
For foreigners like Kosmynin or a Russian businessman, living in Tashkent is relatively affordable, though the cost of rent may be somewhat higher compared to neighboring countries. The purchasing power is balanced by a lower average salary level locally, which may not affect foreigners relying on external income or business revenues.
These general cost indicators provide the best available proxy for understanding living costs experienced by foreigners in Tashkent. For a more detailed perspective, further research into typical expatriate experiences or reviews may be conducted to supplement this cost data.
Foreigners living in Tashkent may find that sports, such as football, are relatively affordable compared to European leagues. Despite the city offering a lower cost of living compared to many other capitals, the cost of rent is about 16.1% higher than in Kazakhstan.
