The average exchange rate in Uzbekistan fluctuates around 12 000-13 000 Uzbek soums per US dollar. In Tashkent, it’s still possible to find goods and services that cost no more than $1. We've collected the most interesting and affordable options — from street food to useful little things.
Food & Drinks
Samsa
At bakeries and street stalls, you can buy meat or potato samsa for 10 000-12 000 soums. The cheapest ones are usually found at markets or student canteens.
A cup of tea or coffee
At street cafes or kiosks — from 8000 to 12 000 soums.
Shashlik or kebab
You can find tasty shashlik on the streets of Tashkent for 8000-12 000 soums per skewer.
Groceries
Bread
Traditional tandoor bread costs from 5000 to 8000 soums.
Half a liter of milk, yogurt, or kefir
Dairy products are available for 8000-12000 soums.
Eggs
Depending on the district and the store, you can buy three to five eggs for 11 000-13 000 soums.
Fruits
Prices vary by season, but at local markets you can get fruits sold by weight — around 10 000-12 000 soums per piece.
Bottled water
In regular grocery stores and supermarkets, bottled water costs from 3000 to 12 000 soums.
Soft drinks
You can buy a drink in supermarkets for 10 000-12 000 soums.
Chocolate bars
Small chocolate bars cost around 12 000 soums.
Transportation
Metro or bus ride
Public transport fares are 1700 soums when paying by card and 3000 soums for single-use tickets. So with one dollar, you can take up to seven rides.
Scooter rental for 10-15 minutes
Some services charge from 1000 to 1500 soums per minute. So a 7-10 minute ride will cost you about a dollar.
Taxi
If it’s not rush hour and the distance is short, you can get a ride for about a dollar.
Stationery & Miscellaneous
Notebook, pen, eraser, or pencil
Basic stationery items cost from 5000 to 12 000 soums each.
Batteries
You can find them in Fix Price stores or at markets — starting from 10 000 soums.
Wet and dry wipes
Available in regular stores or supermarkets for 6000-10 000 soums.
Photo printing or document copy
At print shops, you can print documents, photos, or make photocopies for around 5000-12 000 soums per item. You can even print your photos and turn them into postcards from Tashkent as gifts for friends.
