Costs of preparing plov in Uzbekistan vary by region
According to the data from the National Statistics Committee, in August 2025, the costs of preparing 1 kilogram of plov were calculated across the regions of Uzbekistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
These figures reveal how much funding is required to prepare plov as a national dish in each region. The cheapest plov was prepared in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, with a price of 98,600 soms.
The most expensive plov was in Tashkent city, reaching a price of 117,400 soms. The costs in other regions are as follows: 105,500 soms in Andijan region, 108,400 soms in Bukhara region, 110,000 soms in Jizzakh, 111,700 soms in Kashkadarya region, 110,000 soms in Navoi, 109,400 soms in Namangan, 113,400 soms in Samarkand, 111,500 soms in Surkhandarya, 105,700 soms in Syrdarya, 113,600 soms in Tashkent region, 115,000 soms in Fergana, and 107,000 soms in Khorezm.
Thus, the costs of preparing plov vary from region to region. The quantities of the main ingredients required to prepare one kilogram of plov are specified: 0.3 liters of sunflower oil, 300 grams of onions, 700 grams of beef, 1 kilogram each of carrots and rice, 100 grams of chickpeas, 10 grams of cumin, and 20 grams of table salt.
These figures do not represent the market price of ready-made plov. They include not only the cost of ingredients but also the cooking process, service, and additional expenses.
Plov is a symbol of Uzbekistan's national cuisine, and its preparation cost attracts significant attention in society. It is natural that the economic conditions, product prices, and service costs in each region influence the overall price (source: National Statistics Committee).
