Cost of Living in Bishkek
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Average Monthly Cost
$750
per month
Budget
$430
Mid-Range
$696
Comfortable
$1,340
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $160 | $200 | $400 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $140 | $190 | $360 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $56 | $80 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $430 | $696 | $1,340 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$400/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$200/mo
Hostel$8/night
Airbnb$500/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$4
Mid-range Restaurant$8
Weekly Groceries$30
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$80
SIM Card (Data)$5/mo
Gym Membership$20/mo
How Bishkek Compares
-45%
vs Asia
average
-58%
vs Global
nomad avg
🌍Bishkek$750/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Bishkek
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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