Tomsk vs Fergana — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Country	Russia	Uzbekistan
Nomad score	5.4 / 10	5.5 / 10
Cost of living	$1,811 / mo	$1,472 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	14° / 2°C	24° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI)	47 Good	59 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Average high	6.2°C	22.4°C
Average low	-2.1°C	10.8°C
Precipitation	48 mm / mo	25 mm / mo
Sunshine	224 h / mo	290 h / mo
Humidity	75%	51%
Rain days	10.8 / mo	4.6 / mo
Wind speed	17.9 km/h	13.2 km/h

RU Tomsk · average high by month

J -12 F -10 M -2 A 7 M 17 J 23 J 24 A 21 S 14 O 6 N -4 D -10

UZ Fergana · average high by month

J 7 F 10 M 16 A 24 M 30 J 35 J 38 A 36 S 31 O 21 N 14 D 7

Air quality

Air quality
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
US AQI	47	59
PM2.5	6.5 µg/m³	12.1 µg/m³
PM10	6.7 µg/m³	21.4 µg/m³
Ozone	49 µg/m³	109 µg/m³
UV index	0	4.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	3.8	2.5
Local Payment Services	3.8	4.9
Startup Scene	4.7	2.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Air Conditioning	4.0	6.0
Green Spaces	7.1	5.5
Natural Disaster Risk	8.2	5.5
Noise Pollution	6.9	5.8
Seasonal Variety	8.4	6.9
Weather	4.9	5.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Mobile Network Coverage	8.0	7.5
Power Grid Reliability	7.6	6.8
Public WiFi Availability	4.7	3.7
VPN Reliability	4.0	6.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Accommodation Cost	8.0	8.8
Cost of Living	7.8	8.6
Currency Stability	3.0	5.5
Entertainment Cost	7.7	7.5
Food & Groceries	7.8	8.5
Gym Membership Cost	7.8	7.8
Transportation Cost	8.4	8.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Culture	7.5	6.8
Indoors Fun	5.4	3.7
Language Learning Opportunities	6.6	5.0
Local Experiences & Tours	6.7	6.1
Nightlife	5.6	2.9
Outdoors & Nature	6.4	7.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.8	1.7
Nomad Friendly	3.1	3.9
Online Community Presence	1.9	2.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Cafes with WiFi	5.9	4.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	3.7	2.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	4.3	2.7
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.9	1.7
Internet Speed	7.7	6.4
Local SIM Card Availability	7.8	7.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Fitness Facilities	5.1	4.3
Food Scene	5.7	5.4
Healthy Food Options	4.6	4.5
Yoga Studios	4.0	2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Healthcare	6.2	5.3
Healthcare Affordability	8.5	8.7
Healthcare Quality	5.7	4.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.5	3.6
Ease of Business Registration	2.8	4.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account	2.0	3.6
Freedom of Speech	1.6	3.0
Political Stability	2.9	5.8
Tax Friendliness	4.9	6.2
Visa Ease	3.1	6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Air Quality	5.4	5.1
Cleanliness	5.8	5.6
Environmental Quality	5.9	5.4
Family Friendly	5.7	6.1
Language Barrier	3.4	3.9
Work-Life Balance	6.6	6.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Female Friendly	6.3	6.0
Racial Tolerance	4.8	6.2
Safety	6.8	7.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Airport Connectivity	4.1	4.5
Cycling	3.1	3.6
Intercity Travel Options	4.8	4.8
Public Transit	5.5	4.0
Ride-sharing Services	5.9	5.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.3	2.3
Walkability	5.6	5.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Coworking Quality	3.8	2.3
Freelance Ecosystem	3.5	3.0
Networking Opportunities	3.7	2.8
Remote Job Opportunities	3.3	2.8
Time Zone Favorability	5.4	7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Jeans	$78 per pair	$37 per pair
Summer Dress	$50 per dress	$31 per dress
Running Shoes	$117 per pair	$90 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Dining Out	$72 per month	$49 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Cinema Ticket	$5.38 per ticket	$4.10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Coffee	$2.63 per cup	$2.30 per cup
Beer	$2.99 per pint	$1.48 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$7.77 per meal	$3.69 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$45 per meal	$29 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$5.74 per meal	$4.51 per meal
Apples	$1.85 per kg	$1.23 per kg
Bread	$0.66 per loaf	$0.37 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.90 per bottle	$0.45 per bottle
Milk	$1.32 per liter	$1.15 per liter
Rice	$1.61 per kg	$1.80 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$6.22 per kg	$5.33 per kg
Beef	$9.33 per kg	$8.61 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$11 per bottle	$6.15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Groceries	$215 per month	$180 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Doctor Visit (GP)	$26 per visit	$15 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$10 per purchase	$2.87 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Housing	$263 per month	$205 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$454 per month	$312 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$777 per month	$590 per month
Coworking Space	$143 per month	$98 per month
Coliving Space	$299 per month	$230 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Internet & Mobile	$11 per month	$9.84 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Leisure Activities	$42 per month	$25 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Haircut	$17 per visit	$4.92 per visit
Laundry	$6.58 per kg	$2.05 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Mobile Plan	$8.97 per month	$5.33 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$10 per month	$20 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$8.37 one-time	$3.28 one-time
Gym Membership	$38 per month	$29 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$22 per hour	$9.84 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Transportation	$30 per month	$21 per month
Taxi Start	$1.91 per trip	$0.49 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.36 per km	$0.25 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$22 per month	$15 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$3.83 per trip	$1.72 per trip
Gasoline	$0.75 per liter	$1.02 per liter
Scooter Rental	$7.77 per month	$3.69 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	RU Tomsk	UZ Fergana
Utilities	$54 per month	$29 per month