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

Borde jag flytta till Bishkek?

83.1% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-83.1%

vs NYC

KGS 52,141

1 rum, stadskärna

44.2

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Bishkek?

Kostnadsfördelning: Bishkek

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

16.9 Very affordable

Hyra

12.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

29.8 Very affordable

Restauranger

28.5 Very affordable

Köpkraft

44.2 Weak

Hyra i Bishkek

1 rum, stadskärna KGS 52,141/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum KGS 35,747/mo

3 rum, stadskärna KGS 94,395/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum KGS 61,647/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 31% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Bishkek på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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