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Cost of Living
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
#672
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or Airbnb |
🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional internet cafes |
🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for taxis and public transport |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and cultural activities |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa extensions |
Total |
$410.00
$1,710.00
$65.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$220.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.80
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local beers are affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical local restaurants; prices may rise slightly in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
Includes local fast food chains; international chains are pricier.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Rates may increase at night or during peak hours.
per km