How Much Money to Bring to Uzbekistan: Real Prices

Uzbekistan remains one of the most affordable destinations in Asia — especially compared to neighboring Kazakhstan or the UAE.

Food

Plov or kebabs at an everyday teahouse — $2-4 per serving. Dinner at a tourist restaurant in Samarkand or Bukhara — $8-15 per person. Street food and flatbread at the bazaar — literally pocket change.

Transport

The “Afrosiyob” high-speed train Tashkent-Samarkand — around $15-25 depending on class. In-city taxis — $1-3 per ride via apps like Yandex Go. A domestic flight (e.g., Tashkent-Urgench) — from $40-70.

Entrance tickets

Most architectural monuments — $2-5 per entry. Combined tickets for several sites in one city are sometimes cheaper than buying separately.

Hotels

A good 3-star hotel in a historic center — $25-40 a night. International chain 4-5 star hotels — from $80-150 a night.

The bottom line

A budget week on the classic route (Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara-Khiva), excluding international flights, realistically fits into $400-600 per person. A more comfortable format with 4-star hotels and domestic flights runs from $900-1200.

Prices are approximate and can change — confirm current figures when planning your trip.