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About Issyk-Kul

Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬🌊 is a stunning lake destination for digital nomads who want fresh air, mountain views, and a slower pace. It’s ideal for nature lovers and remote work retreats, with affordable living and a peaceful vibe. Wi‑Fi can be uneven outside main towns, so it’s best for flexible nomads who value scenery and adventure over big-city convenience. 🏔️💻

Through the year

Best in July (65) · now 51
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 20 mm Feb: 23 mm Mar: 47 mm Apr: 58 mm May: 117 mm Jun: 97 mm Jul: 82 mm Aug: 86 mm Sep: 106 mm Oct: 89 mm Nov: 58 mm Dec: 31 mm Jan: -2°C / -10°C Feb: -0°C / -9°C Mar: 6°C / -3°C Apr: 12°C / 1°C May: 17°C / 7°C Jun: 20°C / 11°C Jul: 23°C / 14°C Aug: 22°C / 13°C Sep: 19°C / 9°C Oct: 13°C / 3°C Nov: 5°C / -3°C Dec: -1°C / -7°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.7
Internet Speed 6.1
Safety 7.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Weather 7.1
Accommodation Cost 8.4
Nomad Friendly 5.0
Female Friendly 7.1
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Issyk-Kul
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $400.15 per month
Coworking Space $137.20 per month
Coffee $1.71 per cup
Beer $1.37 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $17.15 per month
Mobile Plan $9.15 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $22.87 per month

Other cities in Kyrgyzstan

Other cities in Kyrgyzstan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bishkek $1,104 6.3 Compare
2 Karakol $1,666 5.8 Compare
3 Cholpon-Ata $858 5.6 Compare
4 Osh $1,646 5.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cholpon-Ata KG Kyrgyzstan $858 5.6 Compare
2 Tamga KG Kyrgyzstan $751 4.9 Compare
3 Karakol KG Kyrgyzstan $1,666 5.8 Compare
4 Almaty KZ Kazakhstan $1,693 6.6 Compare

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