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Cities/Bishkek

Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan's leafy, Soviet-planned capital with a youthful energy, bargain-priced bazaars, and a base for spectacular mountain adventures in Central Asia.

Population: 1.1M
Avg. Temp: 10°C
Area: 127 km²
KGS
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12
Very Affordable

#228 of 250

100% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 526

Based on NYC = 100 index

Bishkek is one of the cheapest cities we track

Bishkek is the 228. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 526.

Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 84% below the median: doctor visit (15 min) $ 5, cold medicine (6 days) $ 1. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, transportation.

Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.

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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 229

per month

Basic Grocery Basket

$ 31

per month

Restaurants

$ 123

per month

Transportation

$ 30

per month

Utilities

$ 45

per month

Entertainment

$ 48

per month

Healthcare

$ 3

per month

Clothing

$ 18

per month