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Angren, Uzbekistan

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$550
Retiree Score
76.0
Safety Index
72.1
Healthcare
16 facilities

Moving to Angren is a gamble - the once-thriving industrial hub has fallen on hard times, with the population plummeting from 191,300 in 2021 to just 131,970 today. While the city retains a coal mining industry and some other manufacturing, the collapse of the Soviet Union has left Angren as something of a ghost town, with factories shuttered and skilled workers fleeing. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, and the climate can be bitterly cold in winter. Ultimately, Angren is best suited for those seeking affordable housing and a slower pace of life, but it offers little in the way of economic opportunity or modern amenities.

Can I afford Angren?

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Angren

You could save

2,450/mo

Savings Rate82%

Monthly Costs

Rent $200
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$350

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
82/100
Retiree Score
(i)
76/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
60/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Uzbekistan Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
72
Safety
16
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$6
Meal (Mid-range) $107
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $57
Mobile Plan (mo) $4
Gym (mo) *$13
Cinema Ticket $6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $120
1BR Outside (mo) *$184
3BR Center (mo) $252
3BR Outside (mo) *$308

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Very Few
Top Neighborhoods
Angren City Centre, Oltiariq
Best For
energy sector workers, industrial contractors

Expat Life Notes

Angren is an industrial city in the Tashkent Region of Uzbekistan, known for coal mining and a thermoelectric power plant. Very few expats reside here. Russian is widely used alongside Uzbek.

Pros

  • ✓ Affordable
  • ✓ Close to Tashkent
  • ✓ Industrial employment

Cons

  • ✗ Very limited English
  • ✗ Industrial and polluted character
  • ✗ No expat community

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
578 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Angren has a population of approximately 131,970 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $500 per month in Angren, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $200/month.

The nearest airport to Angren is TAS, approximately 77km away.

Angren is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 72.1. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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