Is Uzbekistan Expensive?

Is Uzbekistan expensive to visit?

While Uzbekistan is a popular destination, it is also very affordable and not expensive to visit. This is actually one of the main reasons why it's so popular with tourists. When compared to other countries in Asia, many travelers find it to be a very affordable destination. It's in the top 10% of countries in Asia for its affordability, and our cost analysis found it to be comparable to Kyrgyzstan.

How expensive is Uzbekistan?

Travelers spend an average of $9 per day when visiting Uzbekistan (U.S. Dollars). This is according to our calculations which come from the expenses of previous visitors. While this is an average cost, prices can vary by travel style, the length of your trip, and other factors. However, you can keep close to this average, or even travel cheaper if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and take public transportation when possible. See more travel costs for Uzbekistan here.

How expensive is a one week trip to Uzbekistan?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Uzbekistan costs around $60 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $119.

How expensive is a two week trip to Uzbekistan?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a two week trip to Uzbekistan will cost around $119 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a two week trip would cost $238.

How expensive is a month long trip to Uzbekistan?

On average, a one month trip to Uzbekistan costs about $255 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one month trip costs $510.

Is it expensive to backpack in Uzbekistan?

With more than 20 hostels around the country, Uzbekistan is fairly popular with backpackers wanting to travel on a tight budget and meet up with others along the way. Hostels here cost an average of $12 per night for a bed in a dorm. (See hostel prices in Uzbekistan here.) Many backpackers head to Tashkent. Typically, the most expensive hostels are in Tashkent, which average $12 per night. On the other hand, the cheapest hostels are in Tashkent which average $12 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Uzbekistan.

  • $10 for a dorm bed at Safarov's Family Hostel in Tashkent
  • $13 for a dorm bed at Central Park Hostel Khiva in Khiva

Where to find affordable hostels in Uzbekistan
City Number of Hostels Average Price for a Dorm
Tashkent 15 $12

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Uzbekistan?

Activities and things to do in Uzbekistan can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $1 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting.

  • Samarkand Private Guided Tour (options avail): $27
  • Seven Lakes Tajikistan: All-Inclusive Day Tour: $99
  • Bukhara: Walking Tour with a Small Group: $26
  • Tashkent City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $15
  • A Group Walking Tour Of Old Town: $18
  • Samarkand All Inclusive Day Tour from Tashkent: $210
  • Best of Khiva: Exclusive Private Tour!: $96
  • Bukhara: Full-Day Private Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide: $50

Is food expensive in Uzbekistan?

Food in Uzbekistan can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $4 on food per person per day. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

  • Tashkent Vegan Street Food Tour: $72
  • Ten Bites Adventure Food Tour in Tashkent: $131
  • Uzbek Cooking Class in a Traditional Village Home: $45
  • Tashkent: 4 Hour Food Tour and Metro Journey with a Guide: $110
  • Samarkand Authentic Uzbek cooking class in a village home: $54
  • Samarkand Cooking Class Experience: $46

Is transportation expensive in Uzbekistan?

Local transportation in Uzbekistan can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $0 on local transportation per person per day. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

Intercity transportation in Uzbekistan can vary widely in price depending on the type of transit used and the distance traveled. Generally, other travelers have spent $1 on intercity transportation per person per day. To save money, take long distance buses or trains instead of flying, as it will almost always be cheaper, even if it's slower.

More for Uzbekistan

If you're planning a trip to Uzbekistan, check out these other informative travel guides.



We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



If you want to share the information, here's how. down-arrow
  • You are welcome to reference or display our travel costs on your website as long as you provide a link back to this page.
  • For a basic link, you can copy and paste the HTML link code, or this page's address.