Uzbekistan

Samarkand

#2 Top 5 cities

Samarkand is culturally rich and understandable for foreigners, but the job market and services are narrower than in Tashkent.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 6°C až 35°C

Night: -1°C až 20°C

Climate

A dry continental climate with a hot summer and cold winter nights.

Distance to the sea

1500 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • students
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇷🇺Russians
  • 🇹🇷Turkish
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Smaller expat scene