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Osh vs Bishkek

KG Kyrgyzstan KG Kyrgyzstan

Osh, Kyrgyzstan compared with Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Country Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $1,646 / mo $1,679 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 13°C 28° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 50 Good 40 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Average high 19°C 18.1°C
Average low 9.1°C 6.3°C
Precipitation 47 mm / mo 56 mm / mo
Sunshine 284 h / mo 284 h / mo
Humidity 55% 58%
Rain days 7.6 / mo 7.4 / mo
Wind speed 13.3 km/h 14.2 km/h

KG Osh · average high by month

KG Bishkek · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
KG Osh KG Bishkek
US AQI 50 40
PM2.5 2.6 µg/m³ 3.7 µg/m³
PM10 5 µg/m³ 4.7 µg/m³
Ozone 106 µg/m³ 99 µg/m³
UV index 4.4 4.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.7 3.8
Local Payment Services 4.7 5.2
Startup Scene 2.8 4.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Air Conditioning 5.2 5.2
Green Spaces 5.4 6.7
Natural Disaster Risk 5.1 5.3
Noise Pollution 5.1 5.5
Seasonal Variety 7.0 7.2
Weather 6.1 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 7.4
Power Grid Reliability 6.4 6.2
Public WiFi Availability 3.8 4.3
VPN Reliability 7.1 6.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Accommodation Cost 8.6 8.1
Cost of Living 8.8 8.1
Currency Stability 5.1 5.3
Entertainment Cost 8.2 7.6
Food & Groceries 8.9 8.0
Gym Membership Cost 7.7 7.2
Transportation Cost 8.8 8.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Culture 7.2 7.1
Indoors Fun 3.5 5.2
Language Learning Opportunities 4.7 5.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 7.0
Nightlife 3.3 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.2 8.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 5.7
Nomad Friendly 4.6 7.3
Online Community Presence 2.4 5.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Cafes with WiFi 4.7 6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.2 5.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.7 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 4.8
Internet Speed 6.3 7.1
Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Fitness Facilities 4.1 5.8
Food Scene 6.0 6.4
Healthy Food Options 4.6 5.2
Yoga Studios 1.9 4.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Healthcare 4.9 6.2
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 8.4
Healthcare Quality 4.0 5.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.4 3.7
Ease of Business Registration 4.9 6.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 5.3
Freedom of Speech 4.0 4.2
Political Stability 4.2 5.5
Tax Friendliness 6.5 8.4
Visa Ease 6.4 7.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Air Quality 4.5 4.0
Cleanliness 4.9 5.3
Environmental Quality 5.8 5.5
Family Friendly 5.4 5.6
Language Barrier 3.5 4.3
Work-Life Balance 6.6 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Female Friendly 5.7 6.2
Racial Tolerance 5.8 6.5
Safety 6.4 6.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Airport Connectivity 4.7 5.6
Cycling 3.0 4.7
Intercity Travel Options 4.8 5.6
Public Transit 4.1 6.0
Ride-sharing Services 4.0 6.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.0 4.2
Walkability 5.6 6.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Coworking Quality 2.7 5.1
Freelance Ecosystem 2.6 4.2
Networking Opportunities 2.8 4.9
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 5.5 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Jeans $48 per pair $55 per pair
Summer Dress $32 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $97 per pair $97 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Dining Out $51 per month $51 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Cinema Ticket $4.00 per ticket $5.15 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Coffee $2.00 per cup $2.40 per cup
Beer $1.60 per pint $1.83 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.00 per meal $5.15 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $25 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.29 per meal $6.63 per meal
Apples $0.97 per kg $1.09 per kg
Bread $0.40 per loaf $0.51 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.51 per bottle $0.51 per bottle
Milk $0.97 per liter $1.03 per liter
Rice $1.49 per kg $1.66 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.95 per kg $5.49 per kg
Beef $8.23 per kg $8.12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.58 per bottle $8.58 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Groceries $137 per month $160 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $9.15 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Doctor Visit (GP) $17 per visit $17 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.43 per purchase $5.72 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Housing $252 per month $252 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $349 per month $601 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $549 per month $1,006 per month
Coworking Space $109 per month $132 per month
Coliving Space $252 per month $480 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Internet & Mobile $9.72 per month $11 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Leisure Activities $23 per month $29 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Haircut $6.86 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $9.15 per kg $6.29 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Mobile Plan $9.72 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14 per month $13 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.15 one-time $6.86 one-time
Gym Membership $37 per month $43 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $13 per hour $14 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Transportation $14 per month $14 per month
Taxi Start $0.80 per trip $0.80 per trip
Taxi per km $0.29 per km $0.29 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $17 per month $14 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.23 per trip $2.52 per trip
Gasoline $0.85 per liter $0.86 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.43 per month $7.43 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
KG Osh KG Bishkek
Utilities $40 per month $40 per month