Cost of Living in Kyrgyzstan - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Kyrgyzstan
Address: KG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $461 (excluding rent), and $857 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,116 (excluding rent), and $1,745 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.71 KGS 499

$2.73 KGS 239

$9.13 KGS 798

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$19.69 KGS 1,722

$11.59 KGS 1,013

$46.33 KGS 4,051

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.70 KGS 498

$5.55 KGS 485

$6.03 KGS 527

Cappuccino

$2.01 KGS 176

$1.15 KGS 101

$3.12 KGS 273

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

$0.62 KGS 54.5

$0.39 KGS 34.08

$1.11 KGS 97.1

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.31 KGS 26.77

$0.24 KGS 20.91

$0.44 KGS 38.48

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.18 KGS 103

$0.90 KGS 78.9

$2.84 KGS 248

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.68 KGS 147

$1.25 KGS 110

$3.36 KGS 293

Milk (1 liter)

$0.89 KGS 78.2

$0.68 KGS 59.3

$1.12 KGS 98.0

White Bread (500g)

$0.43 KGS 37.35

$0.28 KGS 24.62

$0.83 KGS 72.2

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.57 KGS 137

$1.05 KGS 91.6

$2.33 KGS 204

Eggs

$1.71 KGS 149

$1.22 KGS 106

$2.03 KGS 178

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.09 KGS 708

$5.69 KGS 497

$17.05 KGS 1,491

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.86 KGS 425

$3.02 KGS 264

$6.39 KGS 559

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.70 KGS 673

$5.66 KGS 495

$9.06 KGS 792

Apples (1kg)

$1.07 KGS 93.2

$0.58 KGS 51.1

$1.76 KGS 154

Banana (1kg)

$1.89 KGS 165

$1.27 KGS 111

$2.66 KGS 233

Oranges (1kg)

$2.09 KGS 183

$1.41 KGS 123

$2.94 KGS 258

Tomato (1kg)

$1.68 KGS 147

$0.75 KGS 65.6

$2.32 KGS 203

Potato (1kg)

$0.56 KGS 49.04

$0.33 KGS 28.75

$0.85 KGS 74.4

Onion (1kg)

$0.50 KGS 43.76

$0.28 KGS 24.40

$0.77 KGS 67.3

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.52 KGS 45.64

$0.24 KGS 20.58

$1.17 KGS 102

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.48 KGS 42.31

$0.33 KGS 28.77

$0.67 KGS 58.4

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.69 KGS 148

$1.57 KGS 137

$2.25 KGS 197

Wine (Bottle)

$8.23 KGS 719

$4.70 KGS 411

$11.76 KGS 1,029

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.18 KGS 103

$0.93 KGS 80.9

$1.39 KGS 122

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.88 KGS 165

$1.35 KGS 118

$2.70 KGS 236

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.22 KGS 19.22

$0.18 KGS 15.87

$0.22 KGS 19.22

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.53 KGS 1,008

$5.66 KGS 495

$22.61 KGS 1,977

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.35 KGS 118

$0.90 KGS 78.6

$2.26 KGS 198

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.22 KGS 19.13

$0.16 KGS 14.14

$0.38 KGS 33.26

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.50 KGS 306

$2.10 KGS 184

$5.84 KGS 510

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.79 KGS 68.8

$0.67 KGS 58.6

$0.84 KGS 73.1

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

$33.7K KGS 2.9M

$25.6K KGS 2.2M

$39.3K KGS 3.4M

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

$33.6K KGS 2.9M

$30.9K KGS 2.7M

$33.9K KGS 3.0M

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

$34.26 KGS 2,996

$20.80 KGS 1,818

$76.4 KGS 6,680

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

$6.19 KGS 541

$2.85 KGS 249

$9.68 KGS 846

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$11.76 KGS 1,028

$9.23 KGS 807

$13.84 KGS 1,210

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.98 KGS 3,321

$16.99 KGS 1,485

$56.6 KGS 4,953

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.94 KGS 1,569

$8.97 KGS 785

$22.43 KGS 1,961

Cinema Ticket

$4.69 KGS 410

$3.52 KGS 308

$5.87 KGS 513

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

$181 KGS 15.8K

$94.6 KGS 8,268

$295 KGS 25.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,519 KGS 395.2K

$2,999 KGS 262.2K

$5,715 KGS 499.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$33.76 KGS 2,952

$16.85 KGS 1,473

$64.0 KGS 5,599

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$36.71 KGS 3,210

$23.17 KGS 2,026

$69.5 KGS 6,077

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.7 KGS 8,191

$46.63 KGS 4,077

$152 KGS 13.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$84.7 KGS 7,407

$34.27 KGS 2,996

$171 KGS 15.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$483 KGS 42.2K

$406 KGS 35.5K

$609 KGS 53.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$356 KGS 31.1K

$288 KGS 25.2K

$484 KGS 42.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$853 KGS 74.6K

$617 KGS 54.0K

$1,459 KGS 127.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$611 KGS 53.4K

$458 KGS 40.1K

$1,002 KGS 87.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,560 KGS 136.4K

$1,155 KGS 101.0K

$2,131 KGS 186.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,092 KGS 95.5K

$813 KGS 71.1K

$1,404 KGS 122.8K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$440 KGS 38.5K

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 19, 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	$482	$895	$1,145	$1,837	53.3	106.92
2	Cholpon-Ata	14200	23	$463	$470	$920	$1,053	15.29	47.43
3	Karakol	63400		$254	$430	$545	$870	24.74	54.21
4	Kyzyl-Kiya	51300		$210	$197	$477	$442	145.59	64.91
5	Osh	270347	28	$378	$572	$770	$1,356	208.81	128.74
6	Uzgen	49410		$11.90	$10.77	$15.30	$15.76	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.