City in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Cost of living in Samarkand
How much a month costs in Samarkand
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $550–931 (so'm6.5M–11M).
Prices in Samarkand
Typical 2026 ranges in UZS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | UZS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | so'm3.5M–7M | $296–593 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | so'm2M–4.5M | $169–381 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | so'm80,000–180,000 | $6.8–15.2 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | so'm450,000–1M | $38–85 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | so'm35,000–70,000 | $3.0–5.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | so'm90,000–200,000 | $7.6–16.9 |
| 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 | ||
| Public transport, one ride | so'm1,400–2,000 | $0.12–0.17 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | so'm12,000–25,000 | $1.0–2.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | so'm250,000–600,000 | $21–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | so'm80,000–150,000 | $6.8–12.7 |
Value for money: 93/100
A value score of 93/100 means Samarkand gives more quality of life per dollar than 92% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Uzbekistan.
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Cost of living across Uzbekistan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Samarkand
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Khiva | Uzbekistan | $466–762 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Samarkand?
About $296–423 on a lean budget, $550–931 for a comfortable month and $1,190–2,200 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Samarkand?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs so'm3.5M–7M ($296–593) a month in the center and so'm2M–4.5M ($169–381) outside it.
How much does food cost in Samarkand?
A local meal is so'm35,000–70,000 ($3.0–5.9); a mid-range restaurant is so'm90,000–200,000 ($7.6–16.9) 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.