Karakol, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
#673
42.48174, 78.400292
Nomad Score:
61%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$350.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$70.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$10.00
$20.00
$2.00
|
Per day cost for a SIM card with data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$200.00
$10.00
|
Per day cost for meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Per day cost for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$100.00
$15.00
|
Per day cost for meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$80.00
$20.00
|
Per day cost for activities and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically included in travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Generally covered in travel arrangements |
| Total |
$395.00
$1,070.00
$77.00
|
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)
$150.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$50.60
Limited availability; prices can fluctuate slightly.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$0.85
Local beer is usually cheaper. Imported brands can be 30% higher.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.75
Local eateries; international cuisine is more expensive.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.50
Available in larger towns or cities, slightly higher in tourist areas.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$0.60
Prices can drop during harvest season in autumn.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.50
Local bakeries offer slightly fresher options.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$0.75
Prices stable year-round, local brands are more economical.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.90
Price for locally sourced rice; imported rice may cost more.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$2.10
Local poultry, price can vary with seasonal demand.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$4.00
Local beef is generally cheaper than imported.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$6.50
Local wines available, imported wines can be more expensive.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.55
Initial fare; prices might vary depending on time of day.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.20
Standard rate; may increase during peak hours.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$8.90
Covers basic city transport; limited in smaller towns.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.70
Prices subject to change with global oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$4.25
Basic plan with limited data; more comprehensive plans cost more.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$15.95
Availability can vary; higher speeds cost more.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$12.80
Local gyms; higher-end facilities charge more.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$5.50
Prices may be higher in premium sports clubs.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$3.20
Standard ticket price; special screenings may cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.40
Local brands; international brands are more expensive.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$18.60
Available in local markets; designer brands cost significantly more.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$30.85
Prices vary by brand and quality.
per pair