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

Borde jag flytta till Bishkek?

71.1% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-71.1%

vs NYC

KGS 31,307

Uppskattad hyra i

42.5

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Bishkek?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Bishkek

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

28.9 Very affordable

Hyra

12.0 Very affordable

Livsmedel

28.8 Very affordable

Restauranger

26.6 Very affordable

Köpkraft

42.5 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Bishkek

1 rum — Stadskärna KGS 31,307/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum KGS 23,480/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna KGS 54,569/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

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