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 462

$2.73 KGS 221

$9.13 KGS 739

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$19.69 KGS 1,595

$11.59 KGS 939

$46.33 KGS 3,752

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.70 KGS 462

$5.55 KGS 450

$6.03 KGS 488

Cappuccino

$2.01 KGS 163

$1.15 KGS 93.3

$3.12 KGS 253

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

$0.62 KGS 50.5

$0.39 KGS 31.57

$1.11 KGS 90.0

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.31 KGS 24.80

$0.24 KGS 19.37

$0.44 KGS 35.65

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.18 KGS 95.6

$0.90 KGS 73.1

$2.84 KGS 230

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.68 KGS 136

$1.25 KGS 101

$3.36 KGS 272

Milk (1 liter)

$0.89 KGS 72.5

$0.68 KGS 54.9

$1.12 KGS 90.8

White Bread (500g)

$0.43 KGS 34.60

$0.28 KGS 22.80

$0.83 KGS 66.8

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.57 KGS 127

$1.05 KGS 84.8

$2.33 KGS 189

Eggs

$1.71 KGS 138

$1.22 KGS 98.4

$2.03 KGS 165

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.09 KGS 656

$5.69 KGS 461

$17.05 KGS 1,381

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.86 KGS 394

$3.02 KGS 245

$6.39 KGS 518

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.70 KGS 624

$5.66 KGS 459

$9.06 KGS 734

Apples (1kg)

$1.07 KGS 86.3

$0.58 KGS 47.31

$1.76 KGS 143

Banana (1kg)

$1.89 KGS 153

$1.27 KGS 103

$2.66 KGS 216

Oranges (1kg)

$2.09 KGS 169

$1.41 KGS 114

$2.94 KGS 239

Tomato (1kg)

$1.68 KGS 136

$0.75 KGS 60.8

$2.32 KGS 188

Potato (1kg)

$0.56 KGS 45.43

$0.33 KGS 26.63

$0.85 KGS 68.9

Onion (1kg)

$0.50 KGS 40.53

$0.28 KGS 22.61

$0.77 KGS 62.4

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.52 KGS 42.28

$0.24 KGS 19.07

$1.17 KGS 94.5

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.48 KGS 39.19

$0.33 KGS 26.65

$0.67 KGS 54.1

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.69 KGS 137

$1.57 KGS 127

$2.25 KGS 182

Wine (Bottle)

$8.23 KGS 666

$4.70 KGS 381

$11.76 KGS 953

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.18 KGS 95.6

$0.93 KGS 75.0

$1.39 KGS 113

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.88 KGS 153

$1.35 KGS 109

$2.70 KGS 219

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.22 KGS 17.80

$0.18 KGS 14.70

$0.22 KGS 17.80

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.53 KGS 934

$5.66 KGS 458

$22.61 KGS 1,832

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.35 KGS 110

$0.90 KGS 72.8

$2.26 KGS 183

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.22 KGS 17.72

$0.16 KGS 13.10

$0.38 KGS 30.81

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.50 KGS 284

$2.10 KGS 170

$5.84 KGS 473

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.79 KGS 63.8

$0.67 KGS 54.3

$0.84 KGS 67.7

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

$33.7K KGS 2.7M

$25.6K KGS 2.1M

$39.3K KGS 3.2M

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

$33.6K KGS 2.7M

$30.9K KGS 2.5M

$33.9K KGS 2.7M

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

$34.26 KGS 2,775

$20.80 KGS 1,684

$76.4 KGS 6,188

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

$6.19 KGS 502

$2.85 KGS 231

$9.68 KGS 784

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$11.76 KGS 953

$9.23 KGS 748

$13.84 KGS 1,121

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$37.98 KGS 3,076

$16.99 KGS 1,376

$56.6 KGS 4,588

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$17.94 KGS 1,454

$8.97 KGS 727

$22.43 KGS 1,817

Cinema Ticket

$4.69 KGS 380

$3.52 KGS 285

$5.87 KGS 475

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

$181 KGS 14.7K

$94.6 KGS 7,659

$295 KGS 23.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,519 KGS 366.1K

$2,999 KGS 242.9K

$5,715 KGS 462.9K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$33.76 KGS 2,735

$16.85 KGS 1,365

$64.0 KGS 5,186

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$36.71 KGS 2,973

$23.17 KGS 1,876

$69.5 KGS 5,629

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$93.7 KGS 7,588

$46.63 KGS 3,777

$152 KGS 12.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$84.7 KGS 6,861

$34.27 KGS 2,776

$171 KGS 13.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$483 KGS 39.1K

$406 KGS 32.9K

$609 KGS 49.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$356 KGS 28.8K

$288 KGS 23.3K

$484 KGS 39.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$853 KGS 69.1K

$617 KGS 50.0K

$1,459 KGS 118.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$611 KGS 49.5K

$458 KGS 37.1K

$1,002 KGS 81.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,560 KGS 126.4K

$1,155 KGS 93.5K

$2,131 KGS 172.6K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,092 KGS 88.4K

$813 KGS 65.9K

$1,404 KGS 113.7K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$440 KGS 35.6K

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

Lowest

Highest

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

Kyrgyzstan Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

107

Mbps

100

Mbps

The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.