Tashkent or Bust: My Freelance Photographer’s Messy Move Checklist
a Here’s the messy rundown of moving to Tashkent as a freelance photographer who’s also trying to keep the rent from killing the gig.
- camera body you actually trust (no more broken DSLR drama)
- prime 35mm for street shoots, ISO 1600 is your new best friend in the dusty light
- a decent laptop that can handle Lightroom without melting
- power bank the size of a small watermelon (the outlets here are hit or miss)
- a stash of zip‑lock bags for those surprise rainstorms that roll in like a bad gig
- learn a few Russian‑ish phrases; locals love it when you try
- avoid the metro rush hour if you hate sweaty commutes
- scout the Chilanzar market for cheap snacks and fresh fruit
- keep an eye on the air quality; sometimes the city turns the sky an unsettling orange
- the city feels pretty safe, but keep an eye on your camera gear in crowded bazaars
*Cost‑of‑Living Snapshot (USD)*
| Item | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|
| One‑bedroom apartment in the center | 350 |
| Shared flat outside the core | 200 |
| Meal at a cheap eatery | 4‑6 |
| Coffee at a local café | 2 |
| Monthly transport pass | 25 |
| Basic internet (60 Mbps) | 12 |
Official Tashkent Travel Guide - TripAdvisor
Yelp - Best Street Food in Tashkent
r/tashkent - Reddit community
Lonely Planet - Tashkent Tips
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