Travel budget in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: calculate your travel budget

Kyrgyzstan: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kyrgyzstan for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 34 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 698* (60746 KGS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • $ 4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1413* (122892 KGS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1798* (156436 KGS)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan in 2024

Cost of living: Kyrgyzstan VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kyrgyzstan in 2024 is 55% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Kyrgyzstan compared to the national average.

Cities /Kyrgyzstan View Details
Bishkek 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bishkek
Talas 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Talas
Naryn 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Naryn



Local prices in Kyrgyzstan by expense type

Kyrgyzstan: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kyrgyzstan costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.7/person
($ 3.5 to $ 9.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.5/person
($ 7.3 to $ 18)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.6/person
($ 5.1 to $ 5.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Kyrgyzstan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kyrgyzstan costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 48/night
($ 21 to $ 131)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 28 to $ 163)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 31 to $ 106)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 45 to $ 159)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 31 to $ 205)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 45/month
($ 23 to $ 117)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 70/month
($ 29 to $ 397)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 68/month
($ 30 to $ 201)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 63/month
($ 30 to $ 165)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 118/month
($ 60 to $ 212)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Kyrgyzstan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kyrgyzstan costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 6.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.8)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Kyrgyzstan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Kyrgyzstan costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.4
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 68/24hrs
($ 58 to $ 85)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Kyrgyzstan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kyrgyzstan costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 5.7)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 14 to $ 24)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Kyrgyzstan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Kyrgyzstan costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 39
($ 24 to $ 69)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 24 to $ 58)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Bishkek
London → Bishkek
London → Bishkek
$ 492
(fair price: $ 422)
New York City → Bishkek
New York City → Bishkek
New York City → Bishkek
$ 1027
(fair price: $ 885)
Manchester → Bishkek
Manchester → Bishkek
Manchester → Bishkek
$ 540
(fair price: $ 467)
Dublin → Bishkek
Dublin → Bishkek
Dublin → Bishkek
$ 552
(fair price: $ 462)
Toronto → Bishkek
Toronto → Bishkek
Toronto → Bishkek
$ 1330
(fair price: $ 1134)
Sydney → Bishkek
Sydney → Bishkek
Sydney → Bishkek
$ 1485
(fair price: $ 1150)

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About the information on the cost of living in Kyrgyzstan

The information about the cost of living in Kyrgyzstan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Kyrgyzstan updated on 11-11-2024.

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