Travelers on blogs describe Uzbekistan as a country where tourists get a lot for little money. In the photo, the modern part of the capital Tashkent. Photo: wikipedia
A country where beer costs one euro and lunch costs three: “With 80 euros, I was there like a millionaire”
Many travelers single out Uzbekistan, a country in the heart of Central Asia, among the destinations where you can get a lot for a little money. A tourist feels like a rich man with a few tens of euros there.
The Dutch blogger Lourens, whose profiles on social networks you will find mainly travelogues from lesser-known travel destinations, called Uzbekistan the “cheapest country in the world”. According to him, a beer there costs on average around one euro, and a solid place to stay is around 15 euros per night. Meals are also very affordable, often costing from one to four euros per person.
According to him, the capital, Tashkent, is especially worth a visit, combining the modern part with glass skyscrapers and the old city center with its rich history. The subway stations built during the Soviet era are particularly striking and often resemble museums.
A similar experience was shared by blogger Milica, who says that upon arriving in Uzbekistan, she changed 80 euros into Uzbek sum and became a “millionaire”. As she says, the price of a taxi ride is very low, she herself paid one euro for the transport. She is also impressed by the food prices, as restaurants are said to serve lunches for three to four euros, Index writes.
The reason for the low prices is mainly the low minimum wage and the fact that the state produces most things itself. Nevertheless, Uzbekistan is not the absolute cheapest country in the world. Pakistan, Egypt, India, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are generally considered even cheaper for travelers. Uzbekistan stands out due to its combination of low prices, rich history, architecture, cuisine and hospitality, which is why many consider it one of the best affordable tourist destinations.
A safe country
The country is also considered relatively safe for tourists, especially in major cities such as Samarkand and Bukhara, while areas along the border with Afghanistan are advised against tourists. The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs assigns Uzbekistan a green color on the color scale of the country’s security, which means that “there is no information about security reasons that would advise against travel.” But they advise the usual caution.
