Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan's leafy, Soviet-planned capital with a youthful energy, bargain-priced bazaars, and a base for spectacular mountain adventures in Central Asia.
#216 of 250
82% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 256
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Bishkek is the 216. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 256 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is utilities, 66% below the median: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 34, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 3. You also get off lightly on transportation, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
32 prices on this page come from live scrapers (2 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/bishkek. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 3.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 6.46 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 12.56 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 7.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.09 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Cheese (1kg) | 7.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Butter (200g) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Eggs (12) | 1.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Bread (500g) | 1.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.32 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.41 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Oats (500g) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.05 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.05 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.54 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.42 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.46 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.57 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.77 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.93 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Globus, WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 6.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Globus |
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