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Osh vs Issyk-Kul

KG Kyrgyzstan KG Kyrgyzstan

Osh, Kyrgyzstan compared with Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Country Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 5.9 / 10
Cost of living $1,646 / mo $840 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 13°C 14° / 10°C
Air quality (AQI) 50 Good 44 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Average high 19°C 11.1°C
Average low 9.1°C 2.3°C
Precipitation 47 mm / mo 68 mm / mo
Sunshine 284 h / mo 297 h / mo
Humidity 55% 71%
Rain days 7.6 / mo 9.3 / mo
Wind speed 13.3 km/h 14.4 km/h

KG Osh · average high by month

KG Issyk-Kul · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
US AQI 50 44
PM2.5 2.6 µg/m³ 1.7 µg/m³
PM10 5 µg/m³ 2 µg/m³
Ozone 106 µg/m³ 93 µg/m³
UV index 4.4 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.7 2.7
Local Payment Services 4.7 3.9
Startup Scene 2.8 2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Air Conditioning 5.2 4.4
Green Spaces 5.4 7.6
Natural Disaster Risk 5.1 6.2
Noise Pollution 5.1 7.7
Seasonal Variety 7.0 7.3
Weather 6.1 7.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 6.8
Power Grid Reliability 6.4 6.5
Public WiFi Availability 3.8 3.9
VPN Reliability 7.1 7.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Accommodation Cost 8.6 8.4
Cost of Living 8.8 8.7
Currency Stability 5.1 5.2
Entertainment Cost 8.2 7.8
Food & Groceries 8.9 8.7
Gym Membership Cost 7.7 7.4
Transportation Cost 8.8 8.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Culture 7.2 6.3
Indoors Fun 3.5 3.8
Language Learning Opportunities 4.7 4.1
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 7.9
Nightlife 3.3 3.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.2 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.0 2.5
Nomad Friendly 4.6 5.0
Online Community Presence 2.4 3.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Cafes with WiFi 4.7 4.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.2 3.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.7 3.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4 2.8
Internet Speed 6.3 6.1
Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 7.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Fitness Facilities 4.1 3.9
Food Scene 6.0 5.2
Healthy Food Options 4.6 5.2
Yoga Studios 1.9 3.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Healthcare 4.9 5.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 8.9
Healthcare Quality 4.0 4.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.4 5.7
Ease of Business Registration 4.9 4.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 3.6
Freedom of Speech 4.0 5.1
Political Stability 4.2 4.6
Tax Friendliness 6.5 6.9
Visa Ease 6.4 7.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Air Quality 4.5 8.8
Cleanliness 4.9 6.9
Environmental Quality 5.8 8.8
Family Friendly 5.4 7.0
Language Barrier 3.5 4.0
Work-Life Balance 6.6 8.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Female Friendly 5.7 7.1
Racial Tolerance 5.8 7.0
Safety 6.4 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Airport Connectivity 4.7 4.3
Cycling 3.0 3.5
Intercity Travel Options 4.8 4.6
Public Transit 4.1 3.2
Ride-sharing Services 4.0 2.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.0 3.9
Walkability 5.6 4.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Coworking Quality 2.7 3.2
Freelance Ecosystem 2.6 3.3
Networking Opportunities 2.8 3.3
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 3.0
Time Zone Favorability 5.5 6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Jeans $48 per pair $51 per pair
Summer Dress $32 per dress $34 per dress
Running Shoes $97 per pair $80 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Dining Out $51 per month $34 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Cinema Ticket $4.00 per ticket $4.57 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Coffee $2.00 per cup $1.71 per cup
Beer $1.60 per pint $1.37 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.00 per meal $4.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $25 per meal $40 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.29 per meal $5.14 per meal
Apples $0.97 per kg $2.06 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 $0.97 per liter
Rice $1.49 per kg $1.37 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.95 per kg $5.72 per kg
Beef $8.23 per kg $8.00 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.58 per bottle $9.15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Groceries $137 per month $69 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Doctor Visit (GP) $17 per visit $23 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.43 per purchase $6.86 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Housing $252 per month $91 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $349 per month $400 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $549 per month $857 per month
Coworking Space $109 per month $137 per month
Coliving Space $252 per month $514 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Internet & Mobile $9.72 per month $9.15 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Leisure Activities $23 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Haircut $6.86 per visit $6.86 per visit
Laundry $9.15 per kg $5.72 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Mobile Plan $9.72 per month $9.15 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14 per month $23 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.15 one-time $5.72 one-time
Gym Membership $37 per month $34 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $13 per hour $9.15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Transportation $14 per month $17 per month
Taxi Start $0.80 per trip $1.14 per trip
Taxi per km $0.29 per km $0.23 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $17 per month $17 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.23 per trip $2.86 per trip
Gasoline $0.85 per liter $0.74 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.43 per month $29 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
KG Osh KG Issyk-Kul
Utilities $40 per month $17 per month