Question 1

Why can a dollar loan be riskier than a local currency loan?

Accepted Answer

A USD loan means your debt is denominated in foreign currency, while your income is in UZS. If the UZS depreciates 10% per year, your real payment in UZS grows by the same 10% — with no changes to the contract. Over 3 years at 10% annual devaluation, the payment in UZS grows by more than 33%.

Question 2

What is 'budget burden' and what percentage is considered safe?

Accepted Answer

Budget burden is the share of the monthly payment relative to your salary. International practice: up to 30% — comfortable; 30–50% — acceptable with no other obligations; above 50% — high risk.

Question 3

How do Uzbekistan banks lend in dollars?

Accepted Answer

Some banks offer USD loans for car purchases, equipment, or business purposes. Dollar loan rates are typically lower (8–15%) than UZS loans (22–28%), but the currency risk is borne by the borrower.

Question 4

What is the historical devaluation rate of the UZS?

Accepted Answer

In 2019–2023, the UZS depreciated against the dollar at approximately 8–12% per year. Some periods saw 15–20%. The calculator uses uniform monthly devaluation as a simplification.

Question 5

Is it worth taking a dollar loan if the rate is significantly lower?

Accepted Answer

The rate difference looks attractive at first glance. But if devaluation is 10–12% per year, the real cost of servicing in UZS is comparable. A dollar loan makes sense if you have income in USD or are buying an asset whose value also grows in dollars.

Dual-Currency Loan (USD → UZS)

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