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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Bishkek?

71.1% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-71.1%

vs NYC

KGS 31,307

Geschatte huur in

42.5

Koopkracht

Weak

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Bishkek?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Bishkek

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

28.9 Very affordable

Huur

12.0 Very affordable

Boodschappen

28.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

26.6 Very affordable

Koopkracht

42.5 Weak

Geschatte huur in Bishkek

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum KGS 31,307/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum KGS 23,480/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum KGS 54,569/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

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