Capital city, Kyrgyzstan
Cost of living in Bishkek
How much a month costs in Bishkek
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $686–1,140 (сом60,000–100,000).
Prices in Bishkek
Typical 2026 ranges in KGS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KGS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | сом30,000–60,000 | $343–686 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | сом18,000–35,000 | $206–400 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | сом600–1,200 | $6.9–13.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | сом3,500–8,000 | $40–91 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | сом250–450 | $2.9–5.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | сом700–1,400 | $8–16 |
| Cappuccino | сом180–300 | $2.1–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | сом150–300 | $1.7–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | сом15–25 | $0.17–0.29 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | сом200–350 | $2.3–4.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | сом2,500–5,000 | $29–57 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | сом300–600 | $3.4–6.9 |
Value for money: 77/100
A value score of 77/100 means Bishkek gives more quality of life per dollar than 76% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 47/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Kyrgyzstan.
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Cost of living across Kyrgyzstan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Bishkek
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bishkek?
About $343–514 on a lean budget, $686–1,140 for a comfortable month and $1,600–2,860 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bishkek?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs сом30,000–60,000 ($343–686) a month in the center and сом18,000–35,000 ($206–400) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bishkek?
A local meal is сом250–450 ($2.9–5.1); a mid-range restaurant is сом700–1,400 ($8–16) per person.
Is Kyrgyzstan expensive?
Prices in Kyrgyzstan are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Manas International Airport
- Kyrgyzstan e-visa portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.