Travel budget and cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) how much does a trip cost?

Bishkek travel budget

Bishkek: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bishkek

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Bishkek compared to Kyrgyzstan in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Bishkek in 2021 is 56% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bishkek in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bishkek by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bishkek

Lunch

$ 4.8/person
($ 3.2 to $ 8.4)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 9.4/person
($ 5.5 to $ 14)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 3.9/person
($ 3.2 to $ 3.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bishkek

1-star hotel

$ 21/night
( $ 21)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 15 to $ 66)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 52/night
($ 38 to $ 66)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 59 to $ 122)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 241/night
($ 175 to $ 311)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 23/month
($ 17 to $ 33)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 72/month
($ 55 to $ 89)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 112/month
($ 52 to $ 182)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 59/month
($ 44 to $ 76)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 158/month
($ 64 to $ 311)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Bishkek

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 7/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 12)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 4.1/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 4.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9

Apples

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Tomatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.6/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 5.7/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 7.2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Bishkek

Bus ticket

$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 7.9/month
($ 6.3 to $ 9.4)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Budget for living and housing in Bishkek

Electricity, water...

$ 45/month
($ 24 to $ 57)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 21/month
($ 15 to $ 32)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 298/month
($ 159 to $ 396)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 211/month
($ 127 to $ 286)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1075

Flat (centre)

$ 575/month
($ 396 to $ 1266)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2141

Flat (suburbs)

$ 406/month
($ 317 to $ 634)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1714

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 24 to $ 58)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 156/month
($ 96 to $ 317)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 931

Private primary school

$ 8442/yr
($ 3162 to $ 16564)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15741

Leisure activity budget in Bishkek

Cinema

$ 3.9/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 7.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 3.9 to $ 24)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bishkek

Cigarettes

$ 1.3/pack
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 32
($ 20 to $ 48)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 24 to $ 48)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 69
($ 41 to $ 96)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Leather shoes

$ 72
($ 41 to $ 96)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 96

Plane ticket budget

London → Bishkek

$ 545
(fair price: $ 490)

New York City → Bishkek

$ 1064
(fair price: $ 921)

Manchester → Bishkek

$ 628
(fair price: $ 562)

Dublin → Bishkek

$ 575
(fair price: $ 502)

Toronto (Ontario) → Bishkek

$ 1451
(fair price: $ 1258)

Edinburgh → Bishkek

$ 685
(fair price: $ 617)