Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Summary of cost of living in Bishkek

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 153,343 som
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 83,588 som
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Bishkek
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 385 som
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 261 som
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 183 som
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 56 som
12 eggs, large 142 som
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 137 som
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 295 som
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 74 som
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 36 som
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 81 som
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 477 som
2 liters of coca-cola 102 som
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 29 som
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 72,227 som
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 46,421 som
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 12,529 som
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 53,033 som
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 31,211 som
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 6,421 som
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 819 som
40” flat screen tv 27,739 som
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 7,934 som
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 421 som
Hourly rate for cleaning help 511 som
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,731 som
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 2,306 som
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 7,264 som
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 6,577 som
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 965,267 som
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 53 som
Monthly ticket public transport 967 som
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 433 som
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 298 som
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 578 som
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,088 som
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 253 som
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 177 som
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 179 som
4 rolls of toilet paper 69 som
Tube of toothpaste 110 som
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 421 som
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,434 som
2 tickets to the movies 500 som
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 3,059 som
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,661 som
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 342 som
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 194 som
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 117 som
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 27,252 som
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.96 som
1 month of gym membership in business district 2,873 som
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 308 som
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: May 17, 2025

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