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

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 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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