Bishkek

What you need to know about Bishkek

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About Bishkek

Bishkek is very cheap. However, I do not agree with several points mentioned in scoring: 1. Bishkek certainly has more English speakers than, for example, in Budapest 2. The air quality is not great - Bishkek is one of the most polluted cities in the world 3. Internet - depends, you can find internet faster than in the UK Other points - it is difficult finding a job here, I am glad I am working on a project in the UK. The costs of living are very low, average person will earn about $100-200 in the city, so money for food goes really far (though Cambodia is cheaper, Brazil is more expensive). You can find a good flat in the city centre 80 m2 for around $350/month, but you can find a room for around $120/month too. Travelling around is cheap - taxi is around $0.7 for 4 miles trip. City is quite small when comparing to London Recreation - skiing, swimming (in Issyk-Kul, though summer costs are higher than in Spain, I find this ridiculous), thermal waters, "Dead Sea" (highly salted lakes), mountains

Nomad Guide of Bishkek

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Continent :

Asia

Country :

kyrgyzstan

Weather :

17°C + Humidity 40% = 18°C Feel

Internet Speed :

3 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

142AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

10 Days

Best Taxi App :

N/A

100 KGS to USD :

$1.2 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

955078 people

GDP per capita :

$1100 / year

Population Density :

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 43% / F 57%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Weather in Bishkek

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Cost of Living in Bishkek

Discover the cost of living in Bishkek with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Bishkek.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$860/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,180/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$1,412/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$403/mo

Cost of coffee :

$0.30

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$376/mo

Dinner:

$3.29

Beer :

$1.07

Coca Cola :

$0.41

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Bishkek

Like many other cities Bishkek have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Affordable to live
✅ Pretty safe
✅ Good air quality usually
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Freedom of speech
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

Cons

❌ Not very democratic
❌ Very slow internet
❌ Not much to do
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets very cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Hospitals are bad
❌ Roads can be dangerous
❌ People don't speak English well
❌ Not safe for women
❌ Not family friendly
❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

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Security and Crime in Bishkek

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Normal Crime rate

Medium Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Bishkek

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Similar cities to Bishkek

Discover cities that are similar to Bishkek in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

Berlin

Germany

#6

Air Quality

Good

36 Mbps

FEELS 21°

21°

$3,637/mo

Bangkok

Thailand

#4

Air Quality

Moderate

17 Mbps

FEELS 33°

29°

$1,895/mo

Tbilisi

Georgia

#15

Air Quality

Good

10 Mbps

FEELS 19°

19°

$1,922/mo

Istanbul

Turkey

#16

Air Quality

Good

6 Mbps

FEELS 19°

19°

$2,142/mo

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

#34

Air Quality

Moderate

11 Mbps

FEELS 39°

29°

$1,601/mo

Amsterdam

Netherlands

#141

Air Quality

Good

14 Mbps

FEELS 15°

15°

$6,366/mo

Barcelona

Spain

#75

Air Quality

Good

39 Mbps

FEELS 23°

23°

$4,295/mo

Prague

Czechia

#140

Air Quality

Moderate

20 Mbps

FEELS 19°

18°

$2,286/mo

Cities near Bishkek to visit

There are several cities and places close to Bishkek worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Bishkek, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Almaty, Tashkent, Srinagar, Urumqi, and Astana, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

Almaty

Kazakhstan

#178

Air Quality

Moderate

4 Mbps

FEELS 16°

16°

$2,074/mo

Tashkent

Uzbekistan

#198

Air Quality

Good

1 Mbps

FEELS 21°

20°

$1,513/mo

Srinagar

India

#436

Air Quality

Unhealthy

6 Mbps

FEELS 19°

19°

$1,165/mo

Urumqi

China

#693

Air Quality

Moderate

14 Mbps

FEELS 18°

18°

$1,631/mo

Astana

Kazakhstan

#864

Air Quality

Good

7 Mbps

FEELS 5°

7°

$2,016/mo

Dushanbe

Tajikistan

#838

Air Quality

Unhealthy

1 Mbps

FEELS 24°

24°

$1,123/mo

Sialkot

Pakistan

#885

Air Quality

Unhealthy

1 Mbps

FEELS 30°

28°

$1,519/mo

Rawalpindi

Pakistan

#889

Air Quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

3 Mbps

FEELS 28°

27°

$934/mo

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Bishkek is very cheap. However, I do not agree with several points mentioned in scoring:1. Bishkek certainly has more English speakers than, for example, in Budapest2. The air quality is not great - Bishkek is one of the most polluted cities in the world3. Internet - depends, you can find internet faster than in the UKOther points - it is difficult finding a job here, I am glad I am working on a project in the UK. The costs of living are very low, average person will earn about $100-200 in the city, so money for food goes really far (though Cambodia is cheaper, Brazil is more expensive). You can find a good flat in the city centre 80 m2 for around $350/month, but you can find a room for around $120/month too. Travelling around is cheap - taxi is around $0.7 for 4 miles trip. City is quite small when comparing to LondonRecreation - skiing, swimming (in Issyk-Kul, though summer costs are higher than in Spain, I find this ridiculous), thermal waters, "Dead Sea" (highly salted lakes), mountains

Bishkek

What you need to know about Bishkek

About Bishkek

Nomad Guide of Bishkek

Explore Bishkek like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Bishkek with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Asia

Country :

kyrgyzstan

Weather :

17°C + Humidity 40% = 18°C Feel

Internet Speed :

3 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

142AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

10 Days

Best Taxi App :

N/A

100 KGS to USD :

$1.2 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

955078 people

GDP per capita :

$1100 / year

Population Density :

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 43% / F 57%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Airbnb

Online electronics shop :

Weather in Bishkek

Cost of Living in Bishkek

Cost of Living for Expats :

$860/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,180/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$1,412/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$403/mo

Cost of coffee :

$0.30

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$376/mo

Dinner:

$3.29

Beer :

$1.07

Coca Cola :

$0.41

Tax for 50k income :

$

Tax for 100k income :

$

Tax for 250k income :

$

Pros and Cons Living in Bishkek

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