Town in Khorezm Region, Uzbekistan
Cost of living in Khiva
How much a month costs in Khiva
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $466–762 (so'm5.5M–9M).
Prices in Khiva
Typical 2026 ranges in UZS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | UZS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | so'm80,000–160,000 | $6.8–13.5 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | so'm400,000–900,000 | $34–76 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | so'm35,000–70,000 | $3.0–5.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | so'm90,000–190,000 | $7.6–16.1 |
| Cappuccino | so'm22,000–40,000 | $1.9–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | so'm22,000–40,000 | $1.9–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | so'm10,000–20,000 | $0.8–1.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | so'm80,000–150,000 | $6.8–12.7 |
Value for money: 97/100
A value score of 97/100 means Khiva gives more quality of life per dollar than 96% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 4 places we cover in Uzbekistan.
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Cost of living across Uzbekistan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Khiva?
About $254–381 on a lean budget, $466–762 for a comfortable month and $931–1,690 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Khiva?
A local meal is so'm35,000–70,000 ($3.0–5.9); a mid-range restaurant is so'm90,000–190,000 ($7.6–16.1) per person.
Is Uzbekistan expensive?
Prices in Uzbekistan are about 29% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Uzbekistan e-visa portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.