Cost of Living in Bishkek
Summary of cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,821.5 (159,288.7 сом), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $491.2 (42,951.7 сом), excluding rent.
- Bishkek is 58.0% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Bishkek is, on average, 59.8% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $6.86 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $28.59 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.83 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.37 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.94 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.43 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.74 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.39 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.01 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.36 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.77 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.73 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.47 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.08 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.99 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.63 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.84 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.93 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.72 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.27 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.22 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.73 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.59 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $9.15 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.40 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.97 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.06 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.23 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $11.66 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.86 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.74 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $5.72 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.99 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $29,991.42 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $33,381.93 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $50.24 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $5.76 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $12.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $54.84 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $14.70 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.72 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $219.55 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $7,837.81 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $55.40 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $43.07 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $90.57 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $90.22 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $603.18 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $416.92 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,028.96 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $713.74 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $165.25 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $111.90 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $507.12 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.10 | |
Prices in Bishkek
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Last update: 6 October 2026
Last update: 6 October 2026
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Thanks so much.
Great find for getting focused information.
As a foreigner who's been living in Bishkek for some time now, I can estimate a monthly budget for two adult people between 1000 and 2000 USD. That includes rent. I'd say you can live pretty comfortably at 2K USD a month. The absolute minimal budget may be 500-800 USD, but that would be survival.
Primary visit to doctor: ~5$
Average stomatological surgery per tooth: ~15$
X-ray screening: ~3$
MRI screening: ~30$
Appendicitis removal surgery: ~200$