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Karaganda vs Bishkek

KZ Kazakhstan KG Kyrgyzstan

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

At a glance

At a glance
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Country Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 6.4 / 10
Cost of living $1,892 / mo $1,679 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 0° / -3°C 12° / 3°C
Air quality (AQI) 23 Good 74 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Average high 9.6°C 18.1°C
Average low -0.1°C 6.3°C
Precipitation 33 mm / mo 56 mm / mo
Sunshine 261 h / mo 284 h / mo
Humidity 66% 58%
Rain days 7.1 / mo 7.4 / mo
Wind speed 22.6 km/h 14.2 km/h

KZ Karaganda · average high by month

KG Bishkek · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
US AQI 23 74
PM2.5 1.6 µg/m³ 14.3 µg/m³
PM10 2.1 µg/m³ 15.3 µg/m³
Ozone 63 µg/m³ 98 µg/m³
UV index 0.9 3.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.3 3.8
Local Payment Services 6.8 5.2
Startup Scene 3.2 4.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Air Conditioning 5.6 5.2
Green Spaces 4.6 6.7
Natural Disaster Risk 8.3 5.3
Noise Pollution 5.6 5.5
Seasonal Variety 7.8 7.2
Weather 5.8 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Mobile Network Coverage 7.6 7.4
Power Grid Reliability 7.4 6.2
Public WiFi Availability 4.6 4.3
VPN Reliability 7.0 6.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Accommodation Cost 8.6 8.1
Cost of Living 8.3 8.1
Currency Stability 5.5 5.3
Entertainment Cost 7.7 7.6
Food & Groceries 8.3 8.0
Gym Membership Cost 7.8 7.2
Transportation Cost 8.6 8.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Culture 5.5 7.1
Indoors Fun 3.9 5.2
Language Learning Opportunities 4.3 5.0
Local Experiences & Tours 4.8 7.0
Nightlife 4.0 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 4.6 8.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.4 5.7
Nomad Friendly 3.1 7.3
Online Community Presence 1.7 5.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Cafes with WiFi 5.6 6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.5 5.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.0 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6 4.8
Internet Speed 7.0 7.1
Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 8.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Fitness Facilities 5.8 5.8
Food Scene 5.4 6.4
Healthy Food Options 4.7 5.2
Yoga Studios 3.3 4.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Healthcare 6.1 6.2
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 8.4
Healthcare Quality 5.1 5.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 3.7
Ease of Business Registration 4.9 6.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.5 5.3
Freedom of Speech 3.6 4.2
Political Stability 6.3 5.5
Tax Friendliness 6.3 8.4
Visa Ease 5.9 7.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Air Quality 3.9 4.0
Cleanliness 5.5 5.3
Environmental Quality 4.8 5.5
Family Friendly 5.4 5.6
Language Barrier 3.8 4.3
Work-Life Balance 6.2 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Female Friendly 6.4 6.2
Racial Tolerance 6.2 6.5
Safety 6.8 6.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Airport Connectivity 4.2 5.6
Cycling 3.1 4.7
Intercity Travel Options 5.3 5.6
Public Transit 4.8 6.0
Ride-sharing Services 5.9 6.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.9 4.2
Walkability 4.7 6.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Coworking Quality 2.7 5.1
Freelance Ecosystem 3.0 4.2
Networking Opportunities 3.0 4.9
Remote Job Opportunities 2.9 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 6.3 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Jeans $67 per pair $55 per pair
Summer Dress $46 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $100 per pair $97 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Dining Out $52 per month $51 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Cinema Ticket $5.82 per ticket $5.15 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Coffee $2.29 per cup $2.40 per cup
Beer $1.56 per pint $1.83 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $7.28 per meal $5.15 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $37 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.65 per meal $6.63 per meal
Apples $1.35 per kg $1.09 per kg
Bread $0.46 per loaf $0.51 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.62 per bottle $0.51 per bottle
Milk $1.14 per liter $1.03 per liter
Rice $1.46 per kg $1.66 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.78 per kg $5.49 per kg
Beef $7.90 per kg $8.12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $9.36 per bottle $8.58 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Groceries $177 per month $160 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Health Insurance $11 per month $9.15 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Doctor Visit (GP) $18 per visit $17 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $6.65 per purchase $5.72 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Housing $291 per month $252 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $343 per month $601 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $582 per month $1,006 per month
Coworking Space $94 per month $132 per month
Coliving Space $198 per month $480 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Internet & Mobile $14 per month $11 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Leisure Activities $31 per month $29 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Haircut $12 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $9.36 per kg $6.29 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Mobile Plan $11 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $14 per month $13 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $9.36 one-time $6.86 one-time
Gym Membership $37 per month $43 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $14 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Transportation $17 per month $14 per month
Taxi Start $1.04 per trip $0.80 per trip
Taxi per km $0.37 per km $0.29 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $16 per month $14 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.91 per trip $2.52 per trip
Gasoline $0.48 per liter $0.86 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.28 per month $7.43 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
KZ Karaganda KG Bishkek
Utilities $46 per month $40 per month
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