The cost will depend on several things, but mostly how much the airplane you train in costs per hour. Newer and / or larger (4 seat) airplanes cost more than older or smaller (2 seat) ones. The next biggest cost is how much the flight instructor costs per flight hour and for ground instruction. Flight schools at big city airports generally cost more than those at small rural airports. If you shop around and can drive a ways, you might do youe private license for as little as $5000, but it could easily cost $10,000 if you're not careful. It also depends on how adept you are at learning to fly. Some people can do it in the minimum required flight hours (40), and others take double that, or more. The average student requires about 55 hours and about $7,000 to $8,000 is what most people end up spending these days.
The following is a guide. Use it along with the cost of the airplane and instructor pilot to estimate your training cost. Your training will take a minimum of 40 flight hours or longer depending upon your learning curve. The first 15-20 hrs is dual time with an instructor. After you solo, the rest of the time will be a mix of solo time to hone your skills and dual time to learn navigation and other advanced procedures and techniques in controlled and uncontrolled airspace and airports so that you'll be better, safer pilot.
Another thing that can extend your training hours is the length of time between lessons. If you have a month of no flying, you'll get rusty, real easily.
I got my ticket at 45 hrs, but that was 40 years ago when flying was simpler. It's more complex today. You may want to budget 60 hrs or more.
Remember, until you get your private pilot's license, the only passenger you can take with you is your flight instructor; no one else.
About $8,000 to $9,000 for the complete certification.
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