Top expat cities

Uzbekistan

Fergana

#4 Top 5 cities

Fergana can work for specific work or family reasons, but the expat base is small.

Country overview

Population

299 200

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C až 35°C

Night: -2°C až 20°C

Climate

A continental valley climate with a hot summer and a cold winter.

Distance to the sea

1700 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

6/10

Everyday crime is usually manageable, but petty theft and burglary remain possible, and additional awareness is sensible near sensitive border areas.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Earthquake exposure is high in the Fergana Valley, while intense rain and local flooding can also disrupt the city.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇷🇺Russians
  • 🇰🇬Kyrgyz
  • 🇹🇯Tajiks

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment