Should I move to Bishkek?

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan has a cost of living 83.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.9). It is ranked #527 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 44.2 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 83.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 16.9). Groceries are 70.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 71.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately KGS 52,141 per month. Local purchasing power index is 44.2 (NYC = 100).

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan · #527 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Bishkek?

83.1% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-83.1%

vs NYC

KGS 52,141

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

44.2

Koopkracht

Weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Bishkek?

Kostenverdeling: Bishkek

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

16.9 Very affordable

Huur

12.8 Very affordable

Boodschappen

29.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

28.5 Very affordable

Koopkracht

44.2 Weak

Huur in Bishkek

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum KGS 52,141/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum KGS 35,747/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum KGS 94,395/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum KGS 61,647/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 31% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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