Capital city, Uzbekistan
Cost of living in Tashkent
How much a month costs in Tashkent
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $762–1,270 (so'm9M–15M).
Prices in Tashkent
Typical 2026 ranges in UZS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | UZS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | so'm6M–12M | $508–1,020 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | so'm3.5M–7M | $296–593 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | so'm100,000–200,000 | $8.5–16.9 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | so'm500,000–1.1M | $42–93 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | so'm40,000–80,000 | $3.4–6.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | so'm100,000–220,000 | $8.5–18.6 |
| Cappuccino | so'm25,000–45,000 | $2.1–3.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | so'm25,000–45,000 | $2.1–3.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | so'm1,400–2,000 | $0.12–0.17 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | so'm15,000–30,000 | $1.3–2.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | so'm300,000–700,000 | $25–59 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | so'm80,000–150,000 | $6.8–12.7 |
Value for money: 76/100
A value score of 76/100 means Tashkent gives more quality of life per dollar than 75% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100. It's the 4th 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 Tashkent
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Tashkent?
About $381–550 on a lean budget, $762–1,270 for a comfortable month and $1,690–2,960 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Tashkent?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs so'm6M–12M ($508–1,020) a month in the center and so'm3.5M–7M ($296–593) outside it.
How much does food cost in Tashkent?
A local meal is so'm40,000–80,000 ($3.4–6.8); a mid-range restaurant is so'm100,000–220,000 ($8.5–18.6) 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.