Should I move to Bishkek?

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan has a cost of living 71.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 28.9). It is ranked #487 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 42.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Bishkek?

The cost of living in Bishkek is 71.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 28.9). Groceries are 71.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 73.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately KGS 31,307 per month. Local purchasing power index is 42.5 (NYC = 100).

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan · #487 of 538 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Bishkek ziehen?

71.1% günstiger zu leben als in New York City.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-71.1%

vs NYC

KGS 31,307

Geschätzte Miete in

42.5

Kaufkraft

Weak

Kaufkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt — Umzug nach Bishkek?

Die Zahlen

Kostenaufschlüsselung — Bishkek

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

28.9 Very affordable

Miete

12.0 Very affordable

Lebensmittel

28.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

26.6 Very affordable

Kaufkraft

42.5 Weak

Geschätzte Miete in Bishkek

1-Zi. — Stadtzentrum KGS 31,307/mo

1-Zi. — Außerhalb des Zentrums KGS 23,480/mo

3-Zi. — Stadtzentrum KGS 54,569/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums ~25% günstiger

Aus dem Mietindex geschätzt. Tatsächliche Preise können abweichen.

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Bishkek — in Sekunden.

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