Cost of Living in Kyrgyzstan - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Kyrgyzstan
Address: KG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $462 (excluding rent), and $842 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,090 (excluding rent), and $1,726 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.67 KGS 496

$2.72 KGS 238

$9.07 KGS 793

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$19.13 KGS 1,673

$11.26 KGS 985

$45.02 KGS 3,936

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.89 KGS 515

$5.74 KGS 502

$6.23 KGS 545

Cappuccino

$2.01 KGS 176

$1.15 KGS 101

$3.12 KGS 273

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.62 KGS 54.6

$0.39 KGS 34.15

$1.11 KGS 97.3

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.33 KGS 29.19

$0.26 KGS 22.80

$0.48 KGS 41.96

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.21 KGS 106

$0.92 KGS 80.9

$2.91 KGS 254

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.70 KGS 149

$1.27 KGS 111

$3.40 KGS 297

Milk (1 liter)

$0.94 KGS 81.9

$0.71 KGS 62.1

$1.17 KGS 103

White Bread (500g)

$0.43 KGS 37.35

$0.28 KGS 24.62

$0.83 KGS 72.2

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.51 KGS 132

$1.01 KGS 88.2

$2.24 KGS 196

Eggs

$1.70 KGS 148

$1.21 KGS 106

$2.02 KGS 177

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.32 KGS 728

$5.85 KGS 511

$17.54 KGS 1,533

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.83 KGS 422

$3.00 KGS 262

$6.36 KGS 556

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.63 KGS 667

$5.61 KGS 490

$8.97 KGS 784

Apples (1kg)

$1.01 KGS 88.4

$0.55 KGS 48.42

$1.67 KGS 146

Banana (1kg)

$1.88 KGS 165

$1.27 KGS 111

$2.65 KGS 232

Oranges (1kg)

$2.01 KGS 176

$1.36 KGS 119

$2.84 KGS 248

Tomato (1kg)

$1.67 KGS 146

$0.75 KGS 65.2

$2.31 KGS 202

Potato (1kg)

$0.61 KGS 53.0

$0.36 KGS 31.08

$0.92 KGS 80.5

Onion (1kg)

$0.54 KGS 47.18

$0.30 KGS 26.31

$0.83 KGS 72.6

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.49 KGS 42.70

$0.22 KGS 19.26

$1.09 KGS 95.5

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.48 KGS 41.70

$0.32 KGS 28.36

$0.66 KGS 57.6

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.70 KGS 149

$1.58 KGS 138

$2.26 KGS 198

Wine (Bottle)

$8.13 KGS 711

$4.65 KGS 406

$11.63 KGS 1,017

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.14 KGS 99.7

$0.89 KGS 78.2

$1.35 KGS 118

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.86 KGS 163

$1.34 KGS 117

$2.67 KGS 234

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.22 KGS 19.16

$0.18 KGS 15.83

$0.22 KGS 19.16

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.60 KGS 1,014

$5.69 KGS 497

$22.74 KGS 1,988

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.40 KGS 122

$0.93 KGS 81.2

$2.34 KGS 204

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.22 KGS 19.17

$0.16 KGS 14.17

$0.38 KGS 33.34

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.41 KGS 298

$2.05 KGS 179

$5.68 KGS 497

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.79 KGS 69.2

$0.67 KGS 59.0

$0.84 KGS 73.5

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$33.8K KGS 3.0M

$25.7K KGS 2.2M

$39.4K KGS 3.4M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$34.0K KGS 3.0M

$31.3K KGS 2.7M

$34.3K KGS 3.0M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$33.97 KGS 2,970

$20.62 KGS 1,802

$75.7 KGS 6,621

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$6.38 KGS 558

$2.94 KGS 257

$9.98 KGS 872

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$11.79 KGS 1,031

$9.25 KGS 809

$13.87 KGS 1,213

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$39.10 KGS 3,419

$17.49 KGS 1,529

$58.3 KGS 5,099

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.55 KGS 1,622

$9.27 KGS 811

$23.18 KGS 2,027

Cinema Ticket

$4.53 KGS 396

$3.40 KGS 297

$5.67 KGS 496

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$186 KGS 16.2K

$97.1 KGS 8,485

$303 KGS 26.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,558 KGS 398.5K

$3,024 KGS 264.4K

$5,764 KGS 503.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$33.91 KGS 2,965

$16.92 KGS 1,479

$64.3 KGS 5,623

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$35.83 KGS 3,132

$22.61 KGS 1,977

$67.8 KGS 5,930

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.1 KGS 8,136

$46.32 KGS 4,050

$151 KGS 13.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$85.2 KGS 7,446

$34.45 KGS 3,012

$172 KGS 15.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$473 KGS 41.4K

$398 KGS 34.8K

$597 KGS 52.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$356 KGS 31.2K

$289 KGS 25.3K

$485 KGS 42.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$865 KGS 75.6K

$626 KGS 54.7K

$1,479 KGS 129.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$603 KGS 52.7K

$453 KGS 39.6K

$990 KGS 86.5K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,527 KGS 133.5K

$1,131 KGS 98.8K

$2,086 KGS 182.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,061 KGS 92.7K

$790 KGS 69.1K

$1,364 KGS 119.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$434 KGS 37.9K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

20.2

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 12, 2026

By City in Kyrgyzstan

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Bishkek	1012500	44	$480	$870	$1,141	$1,844	53.3	106.92
2	Cholpon-Ata	14200	23	$405	$456	$1,169	$1,063	15.29	47.43
3	Karakol	63400		$210	$434	$520	$861	24.74	54.21
4	Kyzyl-Kiya	51300		$202	$197	$423	$436	145.59	64.91
5	Osh	270347	28	$339	$571	$743	$1,328	208.81	128.74
6	Uzgen	49410		$12.00	$11.13	$13.67	$15.46	271.45	67.34

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Cost of Living in Kyrgyzstan - Frequently Asked Questions

Kyrgyzstan offers a broad affordability spectrum that appeals to travelers, expats, and digital nomads who value simplicity and outdoor life. Generally, people who prefer modest apartments, walkable neighborhoods, and affordable groceries find strong value. The Cost of Living in Kyrgyzstan tends to be lower in smaller towns than in Bishkek or Osh, and seasonal tourism can push prices up briefly in peak months. You shape your budget with housing choices (studio vs. shared), transport via buses or ride-hailing, and markets over supermarkets. Daily life centers on practicality: reliable internet spots, coworking options, and easy access to nature. Tip: Start with short rental blocks to test neighborhoods before committing long-term.

Daily life centers on practical choices. In Bishkek you’ll find a range of rental options from modest studios to shared apartments, with flexibility that helps you test neighborhoods. Food is accessible via open-air markets and casual eateries – fresh produce, bread, and regional specialties are affordable when you shop locally. Transport runs on marshrutkas, buses, and ride-hailing services, with navigation simple in bilingual contexts. For work, look for quiet cafes and affordable coworking spaces near residential areas. Kyrgyzstan living cost is kept reasonable by seasonal produce, small-town dialects, and a culture of bargaining in markets. Tip: Use a weekly shopping plan and stroll neighborhoods to compare value before committing long-term.

A budgeting framework helps you enjoy Kyrgyzstan without surprises. Use a simple monthly plan with categories for housing, food, transport, and experiences, keeping a buffer for seasonal shifts in tourism. Neighborhood fit matters: central, walkable cores offer utilities and coworking nearby, while quieter outskirts save rent and encourage cycling. Seasons influence daily life: summer hikes are fantastic, while winter heating and indoor activities shift costs toward fuel and indoor entertainment. Practical tips include buying staples at markets, negotiating longer leases for better rates, and leveraging public transport for longer trips. Tip: track spending for a couple of weeks to refine your budget and choices.