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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Food and Drink

Popular International Cuisine
Cafe 1991 on Mustaqillik cooks Lebanese dishes next to Uzbek food. The 2026 menu also has Italian-style desserts. 28
Street Food Stalls
The south side of Chorsu Bazaar, by Beruni Avenue, is the food court Wikivoyage describes, with grills and bread. The bazaar note was stamped December 2024. 8
Best Food Delivery App
Uzum Tezkor. Its homepage is the food-delivery service for Tashkent. Yandex Eats answered this session with a robot check, so no menu or fee was read there. 27
Best Local Dish to Try
Plov. Wikivoyage points to Besh Qozon, 1 Guards Colonel Khodjaev Street, about 100 m north of the TV tower, daily 09:00 to 23:00. That listing was stamped December 2024. CraftnCulture also runs a home plov class at Labzak 12/a from 40 USD. 8 34
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Cafe 1991, Mustaqillik Avenue, says its 2026 menu covers Uzbek, Lebanese and vegetarian cooking. Hours on the site are 12:00 to 01:00 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 12:00 to 02:00 Friday and Saturday. 28
Best Dessert Spots
Cafe 1991 on Mustaqillik lists chak-chak with Raffaello sauce at 130,000 UZS and a San Sebastian cheesecake at 180,000 UZS on the 2026 menu. 28
Affordable Shopping Spots
Chorsu Bazaar, metro Chorsu, daily about 05:00 to 20:00, for produce, bread and spices under the tiled domes. Alay Bazaar, Yahyo Gulyamov 7, metro Abdulla Qodiriy, is the smaller produce market, daily 07:00 to 17:00 on the Wikivoyage note. FCDO warns of pickpockets in bazaars. 8 12
E-commerce/Online Store
Uzum Market, the national marketplace, with delivery from one day. 29
Bar/Nightlife Area
Wikivoyage puts Scandalist, a cocktail bar, at Istiqbol 8 (Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 01:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 03:00) and Kuratny inside the Chimes on Amir Temur Square. Sayilgoh, called Broadway, runs west from the square. FCDO says pickpocketing is common in crowds. 8 12
Wine Bars
Cafe 1991, Mustaqillik Avenue, keeps a wine list beside the food menu. Phone on the site is +998 90 919 91 00. 28

Essentials

City
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and a city under republican subordination. The city administration says the area is 435 km2 after parts of Tashkent Region were added in 2021, in 12 districts. 2 3
Population
3,195,900 permanent residents on 1 April 2026, the National Statistics Committee figure for Tashkent city. The city site still prints 3,178,000 at the beginning of 2026. 1 2
Internet Speed
No Tashkent-only Ookla figure was opened. The digital ministry, citing Speedtest for August 2026, gives Uzbekistan 65.27 Mbps mobile and 94.50 Mbps fixed broadband. Uztelecom UNLIM 20 is 150 Mbps for 165,000 UZS a month, with 200 Mbps on Uz-IX and TAS-IX. 4 5
Currency & Banking
Uzbek soum (UZS). This city's costs use the Central Bank rate of 12,044.72 soum per US dollar on 19 October 2026. The same English rates page on 22 October 2026 showed 11,903.15 per dollar and 13,329.15 per euro. ATMs pay out soum on foreign cards. Bazaars still want cash. 6 8
Tap Water
Wikivoyage's Tashkent page says tap water is not guaranteed safe and tells visitors to drink bottled water, including avoiding ice. The country page says to treat tap water as unsafe outside Tashkent. Bottled water is the practical choice in the city. 8 7
Power
220 V, 50 Hz. Wikivoyage lists Europlug, Schuko and AS/NZS 3112, so Type C, F and some Type I. 7
SIM Card
Ucell New Bor 80 is 100 GB, unlimited calls inside Uzbekistan and 1,500 SMS for 80,000 UZS a month. Mobiuz ORZU 90 is 180 GB for 90,000 UZS a month. The Beeline tariff page opened as a login screen, so no Beeline price is repeated here. 13 14
Banking for Expats
Payme and Click are the local wallet and QR apps. Wikivoyage says large businesses take cards and US dollar cash, and that ATMs are widespread, while euros and pounds are hard to use. Clinics often want payment up front. FCDO says to carry appropriate travel insurance. 15 16 8 9
Accommodation
A furnished one-room flat in Yunusabad was listed on Bisyor on 8 August 2026 at 6,600,000 UZS a month. That is the monthly rent behind this city's costs line. 17
Cashless Friendly
From 1 October 2026 a bus or metro ride is 2,500 UZS by card or phone and 3,000 UZS in cash. Payme and Click cover local wallets. Malls and larger restaurants take cards. Chorsu and other bazaars still run on cash, and FCDO flags pickpockets there. 22 15 16 8 12
Short Term Rentals
The furnished Yunusabad one-room on Bisyor was 6,600,000 UZS a month on 8 August 2026. Topchan Hostel, 104 8-Marta Street, lists a dorm bed at 10 USD a night with breakfast. A dated nightly apartment checkout was not opened. 17 18
Budget Accommodation
Topchan Hostel, 104 8-Marta Street. A dorm bed is 10 USD a night, taxes and breakfast included, subject to availability. 18
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
The grid around Amir Temur Square, Sayilgoh (Broadway) and Mustaqillik, within walking distance of the museums and a metro interchange. Hazrati Imam and Chorsu are a short metro ride north and west. 8
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Yakkasaray for the desk: IMPACT.T HUB is at Bogibuston 186, day pass 100,000 UZS. Yunusabad for a furnished flat: the one-room listed on 8 August 2026 was 6,600,000 UZS a month. 19 17

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
IMPACT.T HUB, Bogibuston Street 186, Yakkasaray, open 24/7. From 1 May 2026 a day pass is 100,000 UZS and a flex month is 1,700,000 UZS, with 1 Gbps fibre and coffee. [hub] module, which supplies the costs-file month, is 1,400,000 UZS for an unassigned open-space seat for 30 days. Its street was not on that page. 19 20
Best Cafe for Work
The B&B Cafe inside IMPACT.T HUB at Bogibuston 186. A day pass is 100,000 UZS and includes the desk, fibre and unlimited coffee and tea. 19
Networking Events
IMPACT.T HUB at Bogibuston 186 is the tech floor, with a free room tour and then the paid passes (day 100,000 UZS, flex month 1,700,000 UZS). The site describes a community of more than 220 members. 19
Social Events for Expats
Ilkhom Theatre publishes a public programme. Its site on 22 October 2026 led with IlkhomJazzClub (note dated 13 October 2026) and Jazzirama on 3 November 2026 at 19:00. FCDO says to avoid demonstrations. A separate expat meetup calendar was not opened. 32 12

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Yandex Go, Start tariff, valid through 27 October 2026. The minimum is not more than 4,600 UZS, then not more than 1,050 UZS per km in the city and not more than 2,500 UZS per km outside. Wikivoyage says to use the app rather than airport touts. 21 8
Bike/Scooter Rental
Wikivoyage names the yellow Yandex Go scooters as the main share, and says a 2024 minute cost 890 UZS, or 620 UZS with a larger package. A 2026 tariff page was not opened. No monthly e-scooter price was found for the costs line. 8
Best Beach Nearby
Tashkent has no sea. Charvak Reservoir, about 60 km northeast, is the weekend shore, with recreation zones along the water. 30 8
Top Regional Airline
Uzbekistan Airways. Its board for 23 and 24 October 2026 included Bukhara (HY23), Samarkand (HY45), Fergana (HY85), Nukus, Urgench, Andijan and Almaty (HY765). The airport code is TAS. 24 8
Top International Airline
Uzbekistan Airways flies the long routes from TAS. The 22 and 23 October 2026 board included Istanbul (HY281 and HY271), Munich, Delhi, Lahore, Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok and Beijing. 24
Highway Access
Tashkent International Airport is about 8 km south of the centre. Wikivoyage puts Samarkand at 295 km and Almaty at 810 km by road. Drive on the right. A numbered motorway shield was not confirmed on a page opened this pass. 8 7
Main Train/Transit Hub
Tashkent Railway Station (Tashkent Pass Tsentral) on Kichik Xalqa Yo'li, metro Toshkent, is the terminus for almost all trains. South Station (Janubiy) takes some slow overnight trains. Tickets are sold on the Uzbekistan Railways e-ticket site. 8 47
Public Transport Passes
From 1 October 2026 a single bus or metro ride is 2,500 UZS by card and 3,000 UZS in cash. A one-day bus-plus-metro ticket is 13,500 UZS. A calendar month is 250,000 UZS for buses only and 345,000 UZS for bus plus metro, the pass in this city's costs file. ATTO lists the same 345,000 UZS month. 22 23
Regional Travel
Afrosiyob and Sharq fast trains run from Tashkent to Bukhara via Samarkand about four times a day, about 4 hours 30 minutes, on the Wikivoyage note. Buy tickets on eticket.railway.uz. The bus terminal is on Bunyodkor at Gavkhar, metro Olmazor. 8 47

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Tashkent International Clinic, 38 Sarikul Street. The desk is open Monday to Saturday 08:30 to 20:30, and the site lists English-speaking doctors on call at +998 78 120 1144. Ambulance is 103. FCDO says to have travel insurance for treatment or evacuation. 25 9 11
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Inside Fit, 8 Moshtabib Street, Monday to Friday 07:00 to 23:00. Its 2026 card is 600,000 or 800,000 UZS a month for morning access (8 or 12 sessions) and 1,100,000 UZS for unlimited hours. A free trial visit is offered. World Class is at Shota Rustaveli 19/2, fifth floor. Its soum price was not on the homepage. 26 48

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Amir Temur Square, Mustaqillik (Independence) Square, Chorsu Bazaar and the Hazrati Imam complex. The TV tower on Amir Temur, observation deck at 97 m, is 50,000 UZS for an adult on the Wikivoyage note stamped December 2024. Bring a passport. 8
Museums & Art Venues
State Museum of the Temurids, Amir Temur 1, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, adult 40,000 UZS. Museum of Applied Arts, Rakatboshi 15, daily 09:00 to 18:00, adult 25,000 UZS. Wikivoyage, stamped September 2024, says the State Museum of History has been closed for refurbishment since June 2024. 8
Historical Sites
Hazrati Imam, about 2 km north of the centre, metro Gafur Gulom, assembled from the 16th century onward and free to walk 09:00 to 21:00. Kukeldash Madrasah, built in 1570 by Chorsu, adult 15,000 UZS. Shayhantaur, off Abdulla Qodiriy, keeps three mausoleums that survived the 1966 earthquake. 8 3
Religious Sites
Hazrati Imam. The Moyi Mubarek madrasah there holds the Uthman Quran, adult 40,000 UZS, daily 09:00 to 16:00 on the September 2024 stamp. Minor Mosque, on the Little Ring Road, built in 2014, is free. The Holy Assumption Cathedral is at Avliyuata 91. 8
Cultural Districts
The old town west of the canal, around Chorsu and Hazrati Imam, is the bazaar and mosque quarter. The grid around Amir Temur Square and Mustaqillik is the Russian and Soviet centre, with the museums and the wide boulevards. 8
Theater Venues
Alisher Navoi Theatre, Ataturk 28, metro Mustaqillik, box office 10:00 to 19:00. Ilkhom Theatre, Pakhtakor 5, phone +998 71 241 2241. Its site was selling the autumn 2026 jazz programme. 8 32
Local Markets
Chorsu for food and crafts, Alay on Yahyo Gulyamov for produce and nuts, and Yunusobod Bazaar on Ahmad Donish, metro Yunusobod, daily about 05:30 to 20:30. 8
Music Scene
Ilkhom Theatre is the room with a current bill. On 22 October 2026 the site led with IlkhomJazzClub and a Jazzirama concert on 3 November 2026 at 19:00. Turkiston Concert Hall is at Navoi 2. 32 8
Cooking Classes
CraftnCulture plov workshop at Labzak 12/a. Three hours, groups up to 10, English, Russian or Uzbek, from 40 USD a person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. 34
Art Galleries
House of Photography, Istikbol 4, about 50 m east of the Chimes, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, free on the Wikivoyage note stamped December 2024. The Art Gallery of Uzbekistan, Buyuk Turon 2, is 50,000 UZS, Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 to 17:00, stamped September 2024. 8
Historic Buildings
Kukeldash Madrasah (1570) by Chorsu, and the Alisher Navoi opera house on Ataturk, a 1940s neoclassical hall Wikivoyage says was built by Japanese prisoners of war. Much of the grid dates from the rebuild after the 26 April 1966 earthquake. 8 3
Local Heritage
Wikivoyage traces the city from the oasis town of Chach. The Uthman Quran at Hazrati Imam and the plov kazan are the objects people come for. Wikipedia records that the 1966 earthquake destroyed much of the city and that it was rebuilt as a Soviet showcase. 8 3

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Tashkent Botanical Garden, Bogishamol 232, daily 09:00 to 18:00, adult 15,000 UZS on the December 2024 stamp. Charvak Reservoir is about 60 km northeast. The Japanese Garden is the small paid garden south of the Aqua Park. 8 30
National Parks Nearby
Ugam-Chatkal State National Natural Park, in the Bostonlik, Parkent and Okhangaron mountains of Tashkent Region, 574,600 hectares. Charvak, 60 km northeast, is the usual way into that country. 31 30
Cycling/Walking Paths
The Amir Temur and government quarter is the walkable centre. Wikivoyage puts the TV tower about 4 km out and Chorsu about 6 km out, so the metro or a Yandex scooter covers the rest. Alisher Navoiy Park, metro Milliy Bog, is the large in-town park. 8
Scenic Viewpoints
The TV tower observation deck at 97 m, Amir Temur Street 109, between metro Habib Abdullayev and Bodomzor. Adult 50,000 UZS, daily 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 20:00, passport required, on the December 2024 stamp. Streets on the north side look toward the Chatkal foothills. 8

Other Services and Amenities

Language Classes
Methodica, 28b Rakatboshi Street, Yakkasaray, has taught Uzbek to foreigners since 2016. The priced product on its site is a one-week summer programme at 650 USD, including 15 hours and a hotel breakfast, not a drop-in hourly rate. 33
Libraries & Study Spots
The Alisher Navoi National Library of Uzbekistan is open online at natlib.uz. Wikivoyage places the building at Navoi 1 in the government quarter and says readers must register, in Uzbek. IMPACT.T at Bogibuston 186 is the paid desk. 35 8 19
Community Centers
IMPACT.T HUB at Bogibuston 186 is the shared tech floor. Ilkhom Theatre on Pakhtakor and Methodica on Rakatboshi are the cultural and language rooms with live sites. 19 32 33
Casino & Gaming Halls
Land-based casinos and slot halls are prohibited. A December 2024 cabinet resolution, reported by Tashkent Times, bars stationary or mobile gaming halls and casinos except lottery-ticket counters. Licensed online games are a separate regime. 36

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Kun.uz on 8 April 2026 put new-build listings in Mirabad at 1,470 to 2,200 US dollars per m2. At the 19 October 2026 rate of 12,044.72, that is about 17.7 to 26.5 million UZS per m2. A 40 m2 flat at the low end is about 708 million UZS. There is no separate studio series. 37 6
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The same April 2026 Kun.uz note puts Sergeli new-builds at 900 to 1,200 US dollars per m2, about 10.8 to 14.5 million UZS at 12,044.72. A 40 m2 flat at 900 dollars is about 434 million UZS. Bektemir was 900 to 1,250 dollars. 37 6
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Mirabad new-build range, 1,470 to 2,200 US dollars per m2 (about 17.7 to 26.5 million UZS). Kun uses 40 m2 as its one-bedroom example. A 60 m2 flat at 1,470 dollars is about 1.06 billion UZS. No bedroom split was published. 37 6
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Sergeli range, 900 to 1,200 US dollars per m2. A 60 m2 flat at 900 dollars is about 650 million UZS at the 19 October 2026 rate. 37 6
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Mirabad range, about 17.7 to 26.5 million UZS per m2. An 80 m2 flat at 1,470 US dollars per m2 is about 1.42 billion UZS. Kun did not publish a two-bedroom series. 37 6
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Sergeli range, about 10.8 to 14.5 million UZS per m2. An 80 m2 flat at 900 US dollars per m2 is about 867 million UZS. 37 6
Corporate Tax
15% corporate income tax on taxable profits. Banks, cement and polyethylene producers, mobile operators, and markets or shopping malls pay 20%. 38
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% on dividends and interest paid to residents, and 10% to non-residents. From 1 April 2022 through 31 December 2028, dividends on shares in joint-stock companies are exempt from personal income tax for residents and non-residents. 39 40
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Uzbekistan-source income. Residence is 183 days or more in any 12-month period that begins or ends in the tax period, or more days in Uzbekistan than in any other country. 40 41
Highest Income Tax Bracket
12% flat on employment income, rent and capital gains. There is no higher bracket. Dividends and interest to residents are 5%. 40
VAT
12% on taxable turnover and on taxable imports. Exports of goods are generally zero-rated. 42
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. From 1 January 2022, resident individuals and companies that own or control foreign companies or structures can be taxed on the undistributed profits. 43
Property Tax
For an individual in 2026, homes and flats up to 200 m2 are 0.36% of cadastral value. City homes from 200 to 500 m2 are 0.48%, and above 500 m2 are 0.64%. Local councils may apply a coefficient from 0.7 to 1.3. Legal entities pay 1.5%, with a minimum base in Tashkent of 3.53 million UZS per m2. 44 42
Property Transaction Tax
A home sale is notarised. The state duty is 1 base estimated value in Tashkent, Nukus and regional centres, and half of that elsewhere. From 1 September 2026 the base value is 440,000 UZS, so the Tashkent duty is 440,000 UZS, plus legal and registration fees. 45 46
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. Residents pay 12% on worldwide employment income after 183 days, and PwC describes no nomad exemption. British visitors may stay 30 days without a visa for tourism or business and must register within 3 days, including weekends, via the hotel or Emehmon. 40 41 10

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. National Statistics Committee, permanent population by region, 1 April 2026Official
  2. Tashkent city administration, capital, area and start-2026 populationOfficial
  3. Wikipedia Tashkent, 1966 earthquake and rebuildReference
  4. Digital ministry, Speedtest August 2026, 65.27 Mbps mobile and 94.50 Mbps fixedOfficial
  5. Uztelecom UNLIM 20, 150 Mbps, 165,000 UZS a monthOfficial
  6. Central Bank rates page, 22 October 2026 boardOfficial
  7. Wikivoyage Uzbekistan, power, tap water outside Tashkent, driving sideSecondary
  8. Wikivoyage Tashkent, opened 22 October 2026Secondary
  9. UK FCDO Uzbekistan health, insurance and ambulance 103Official
  10. UK FCDO Uzbekistan entry, 30 days and EmehmonOfficial
  11. UK FCDO Uzbekistan emergency numbersOfficial
  12. UK FCDO Uzbekistan safetyOfficial
  13. Ucell New Bor 80, 100 GB, 80,000 UZS a monthOfficial
  14. Mobiuz ORZU 90, 180 GB, 90,000 UZS a monthOfficial
  15. Payme homepageOfficial
  16. Click SuperApp homepageOfficial
  17. Bisyor furnished 1-room, Yunusabad, 6,600,000 UZS, listed 8 August 2026Listings
  18. Topchan Hostel dorms, 104 8-Marta, 10 USD a bedOfficial
  19. IMPACT.T HUB, Bogibuston 186, prices from 1 May 2026Official
  20. [hub] module open-space month 1,400,000 UZSOfficial
  21. Yandex Go Tashkent Start, valid through 27 October 2026Official
  22. Tashkent fares from 1 October 2026Official
  23. ATTO passenger fares, bus plus metro month 345,000 UZSOfficial
  24. Uzbekistan Airways departure board, 22 to 24 October 2026Official
  25. Tashkent International Clinic, 38 Sarikul StreetOfficial
  26. Inside Fit, Moshtabib 8, 2026 membership ladderOfficial
  27. Uzum Tezkor, food delivery in TashkentOfficial
  28. Cafe 1991 menu 2026, MustaqillikOfficial
  29. Uzum Market, delivery from one dayOfficial
  30. Charvak Reservoir, 60 km northeast of TashkentSecondary
  31. Ugam-Chatkal State National Natural ParkOfficial
  32. Ilkhom Theatre, October 2026 programme noteOfficial
  33. Methodica Uzbek Language School, 28b RakatboshiOfficial
  34. CraftnCulture plov workshop, Labzak 12/a, from 40 USDOfficial
  35. Alisher Navoi National Library of UzbekistanOfficial
  36. Cabinet rules: no stationary casinos or gaming hallsNews
  37. Kun.uz new-build listing ranges, 8 April 2026News
  38. PwC Uzbekistan corporate income taxProfessional
  39. PwC Uzbekistan withholding taxProfessional
  40. PwC Uzbekistan personal income tax, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  41. PwC Uzbekistan residence, 183 days, reviewed 27 August 2026Professional
  42. PwC Uzbekistan VAT and legal-entity property taxProfessional
  43. PwC Uzbekistan CFC rules from 1 January 2022Professional
  44. advice.uz individual property tax rates for 2026Official
  45. Ministry of Justice, notary duty on a home saleOfficial
  46. KDB Bank, base estimated value 440,000 UZS from 1 September 2026Official
  47. Uzbekistan Railways e-ticket homeOfficial
  48. World Class Tashkent, Shota Rustaveli 19/2Official

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Korzinka Go, Uzum Market delivery, and some Makro branches offer same-day grocery delivery… not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers World Class Tashkent, Sportlife, and local gyms in Tashkent City and Mirabad are among the… Inside Fit, 8 Moshtabib Street, Monday to Friday 07:00 to 23:00. Its 2026 card is 600,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 12% personal income tax is the main flat rate for employment income in Uzbekistan, though… 12% flat on employment income, rent and capital gains. There is no higher bracket…
    • Highway Access Tashkent has strong access to the M-39 and M-34 corridors, connecting the city to… Tashkent International Airport is about 8 km south of the centre. Wikivoyage puts…
    • Historic Buildings Notable buildings include the Tashkent Metro stations, Khast Imam madrasahs, Kukeldash… Kukeldash Madrasah (1570) by Chorsu, and the Alisher Navoi opera house on Ataturk, a 1940s…
    • Historical Sites Important historical locations include the Khast Imam Complex, Kukeldash Madrasah… Hazrati Imam, about 2 km north of the centre, metro Gafur Gulom, assembled from the 16th…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Good urban connectivity: fiber in many central apartments and coworkings, typical… No Tashkent-only Ookla figure was opened. The digital ministry, citing Speedtest for…
    • Language Classes Russian and Uzbek classes are available through private tutors, language schools, and… Methodica, 28b Rakatboshi Street, Yakkasaray, has taught Uzbek to foreigners since 2016…
    • Laundry Services Wash & Dry laundromats, hotel laundry services, and neighborhood cleaning services in… not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots The National Library of Uzbekistan in Tashkent is the best formal study space, and the… The Alisher Navoi National Library of Uzbekistan is open online at natlib.uz. Wikivoyage…
    • Local Brewery The city’s best-known craft beer venue is Tashkent’s local brewpub scene around central… not set
    • Local Heritage Tashkent’s heritage blends Silk Road, Islamic, Soviet, and modern Uzbek identity. Local… Wikivoyage traces the city from the oasis town of Chach. The Uthman Quran at Hazrati Imam…
    • Local Markets Chorsu Bazaar is the must-visit market for food and souvenirs. Also worth visiting are… Chorsu for food and crafts, Alay on Yahyo Gulyamov for produce and nuts, and Yunusobod…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Tashkent Central Railway Station (O'zbekiston temir yo'llari main station) is the primary… Tashkent Railway Station (Tashkent Pass Tsentral) on Kichik Xalqa Yo'li, metro Toshkent…
    • Museums & Art Venues Key venues include the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan, Amir Timur Museum, the… State Museum of the Temurids, Amir Temur 1, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, adult 40,000…
    • Music Scene The live music scene is centered on jazz bars, hotel lounges, and indie venues around the… Ilkhom Theatre is the room with a current bill. On 22 October 2026 the site led with…
    • Must-See Landmarks Must-see landmarks include Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Tashkent… Amir Temur Square, Mustaqillik (Independence) Square, Chorsu Bazaar and the Hazrati Imam…
    • National Parks Nearby Chatkal State Biosphere Reserve and Ugam-Chatkal National Park are the main protected… Ugam-Chatkal State National Natural Park, in the Bostonlik, Parkent and Okhangaron…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Top escapes include Tashkent Botanical Garden, Japanese Garden, and the green parks along… Tashkent Botanical Garden, Bogishamol 232, daily 09:00 to 18:00, adult 15,000 UZS on the…
    • Networking Events Startup events, tech meetups, and language exchanges are often hosted at coworkings like… IMPACT.T HUB at Bogibuston 186 is the tech floor, with a free room tour and then the paid…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Uzbekistan Post, DHL, and local courier services are widely used. For local parcel… not set
    • Popular International Cuisine Italian, Korean, Turkish, Japanese, and Middle Eastern restaurants are widely available in… Cafe 1991 on Mustaqillik cooks Lebanese dishes next to Uzbek food. The 2026 menu also has…
    • Population Approx. 2.9 million in the city proper; around 3.1 million in the metro area 3,195,900 permanent residents on 1 April 2026, the National Statistics Committee figure…
    • Power 220V, 50Hz, mostly Type C and Type F sockets. Power cuts are uncommon in central areas but… 220 V, 50 Hz. Wikivoyage lists Europlug, Schuko and AS/NZS 3112, so Type C, F and some…
    • Property Tax Yes. Annual property tax applies, typically based on property type, cadastral value, and… For an individual in 2026, homes and flats up to 200 m2 are 0.36% of cadastral value. City…
    • Property Transaction Tax Property purchases usually involve state fees, registration costs, and sometimes… A home sale is notarised. The state duty is 1 base estimated value in Tashkent, Nukus and…
    • Public Transport Passes The Tashkent Metro and buses use contactless fare cards and mobile payment options in… From 1 October 2026 a single bus or metro ride is 2,500 UZS by card and 3,000 UZS in cash…
    • Regional Travel For nearby cities, use the high-speed Afrosiyob train from Tashkent Central Station to… Afrosiyob and Sharq fast trains run from Tashkent to Bukhara via Samarkand about four…
    • Religious Sites The most important religious site is the Khast Imam Complex, home to the Muyi Muborak… Hazrati Imam. The Moyi Mubarek madrasah there holds the Uthman Quran, adult 40,000 UZS…
    • SIM Card Uzmobile, Ucell, Beeline Uzbekistan, and Mobiuz are the main providers. For nomads… Ucell New Bor 80 is 100 GB, unlimited calls inside Uzbekistan and 1,500 SMS for 80,000 UZS…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Best viewpoints include the observation deck of the Tashkent TV Tower, elevated areas in… The TV tower observation deck at 97 m, Amir Temur Street 109, between metro Habib…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, local property managers, and daily apartment rentals near Amir Temur Avenue… The furnished Yunusabad one-room on Bisyor was 6,600,000 UZS a month on 8 August 2026…
    • Social Events for Expats Tashkent Expats Telegram and Facebook groups are the main social hubs for foreigners… Ilkhom Theatre publishes a public programme. Its site on 22 October 2026 led with…
    • Street Art Street art is more limited than in some capitals, but you can find murals and graffiti in… not set
    • Street Food Stalls Chorsu Bazaar is the top street-food and snack destination, with samsa, shashlik, and… The south side of Chorsu Bazaar, by Beruni Avenue, is the food court Wikivoyage describes…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 15,000,000 to 25,000,000 UZS per m² in central Tashkent; example: a 40 m² studio… Kun.uz on 8 April 2026 put new-build listings in Mirabad at 1,470 to 2,200 US dollars per…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 10,000,000 to 17,000,000 UZS per m² in outer districts; example: a 40 m² studio… The same April 2026 Kun.uz note puts Sergeli new-builds at 900 to 1,200 US dollars per m2…
    • Table Tennis Spots Ping-pong tables are common in parks, sports complexes, and some community centers. Look… not set
    • Tap Water Not recommended for regular drinking. Use bottled or filtered water for drinking and… Wikivoyage's Tashkent page says tap water is not guaranteed safe and tells visitors to…
    • Tax System Primarily territorial/Uzbek-source based for non-residents, while residents are generally… Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Uzbekistan-source…
    • Tech Repair Services Tech repair is concentrated around IT shops in Tashkent City Mall, Next Mall, and… not set
    • Theater Venues Key venues include the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ilkhom Theatre, and the… Alisher Navoi Theatre, Ataturk 28, metro Mustaqillik, box office 10:00 to 19:00. Ilkhom…
    • Top International Airline Turkish Airlines is one of the strongest international options from Tashkent for global… Uzbekistan Airways flies the long routes from TAS. The 22 and 23 October 2026 board…
    • Top Regional Airline Uzbekistan Airways is the main regional carrier for domestic and Central Asian travel… Uzbekistan Airways. Its board for 23 and 24 October 2026 included Bukhara (HY23)…
    • VAT 12% standard VAT 12% on taxable turnover and on taxable imports. Exports of goods are generally zero-rated.
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Vegetarian choices are improving in Tashkent, especially in international cafés, salad… Cafe 1991, Mustaqillik Avenue, says its 2026 menu covers Uzbek, Lebanese and vegetarian…
    • Wine Bars Wine bars and wine-friendly restaurants are clustered in Mirabad and near Tashkent City… Cafe 1991, Mustaqillik Avenue, keeps a wine list beside the food menu. Phone on the site…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga and wellness studios are concentrated in central and upper-income districts. Look for… not set

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