Uzbekistan

Food Prices in Uzbekistan — November 2026

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index
68
vs World Average
-32%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
  • Eggs 12 pcs
  • Chicken 1 kg
  • Rice 1 kg
  • Bread 500 g loaf
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
  • Cheese 1 kg
  • Tomatoes 1 kg
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Beer 0.5 L bottle
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What this means for vanlife

Food in Uzbekistan is very cheap — 32% below the world average. An excellent destination for budget van travel: the same grocery basket costs around $204 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +11.3% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

20 70 120 World = 100 2015 2019 2023 2026 2026 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan
68
World (base = 100)
100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Sri Lanka 68 -32%
Pakistan 69 -31%
Ukraine 70 -30%
Tanzania 70 -30%
Argentina 70 -30%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%
Nepal 61 -39%
Tajikistan 62 -38%
Myanmar 63 -37%
Bangladesh 65 -35%
Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Uzbekistan?

No, food in Uzbekistan is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 68 (world average = 100), meaning food is 32% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Uzbekistan per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Uzbekistan you can expect to spend around $204. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 68 (world = 100).

How does Uzbekistan compare to similar countries?

Uzbekistan has a VanBasket Index of 68. Similar or nearby countries: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Ukraine.

How often is the food price data for Uzbekistan updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →
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$1.00 /L

UZS12,006.44 · €0.89/L

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$1.57 /L

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