How much does ukulele cost?
$81 buys all 2 essentials.
2 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$81
2 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Below median
Cheaper than 63% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$81Everything you need to start ukulele. None of it is a big commitment.
Ukulele costs more to start than 37% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Ukulele cost to start?
About $81 for the 2 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Ukulele?
Ukulele: from $69. Accessories: from $12.
Is Ukulele an expensive hobby?
Ukulele costs about $69 to start, dearer than 37% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the cheaper ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Ukulele?
ukulele, accessories — $81 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to ukulele by startup cost, out of 247.