How many tourists visit Kyrgyzstan each year?

Kyrgyzstan welcomes 8.5M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Kyrgyzstan?

GDP per capita in Kyrgyzstan is $3.1k

What is the life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan?

Average life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan is 72.4 years

What is the population of Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan has a population of 7.3M

What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?

The currency in Kyrgyzstan is KGS с

What language is spoken in Kyrgyzstan?

The official language in Kyrgyzstan is Kyrgyz

Can you pay by card in Kyrgyzstan?

Paying in Kyrgyzstan: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Kyrgyzstan?

Emergency in Kyrgyzstan: 112 (main) — 🚔 Police: 102 · 🚑 Ambulance: 103 · 🚒 Fire: 101

How much does a coffee cost in Bishkek?

Cappuccino price in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is $2.20

How much does a beer cost in Bishkek?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan costs $1.10

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Bishkek?

Budget restaurant lunch in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan costs $6.00

How much are weekly groceries in Bishkek?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan cost $10.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Bishkek?

Taxi or Uber per km in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan costs $0.33

How much does public transport cost in Bishkek?

Single transit ticket in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan costs $0.22

What is the price of petrol in Bishkek?

Petrol 95 per litre in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is $0.88

How much does internet cost in Bishkek?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan costs $20.00/month

What is the average salary in Bishkek?

Average monthly net salary in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan is $300

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Bishkek

Triplandio Bishkek guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Bishkek with 64 POI, spanning 37.1 km in total. Get inspired by 4 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 4

Tours / POI 12 / 64

Day / Night 24° / 12°

Local Time 4:24

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City & Country Data Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek)

Key travel data for Bishkek — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Kyrgyzstan

Tourists ✈️ 8.5M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $3.1k

Life Exp ❤️ 72.4 yrs

Population 👥 7.3M

Currency 💱 KGS с

Language 🗣️ Kyrgyz

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Bishkek

Coffee ☕ $2.20

Beer 🍺 $1.10

Lunch 🍽️ $6.00

Groceries 🛒 $10.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.33

Transit 🚇 $0.22

Fuel ⛽ $0.88/l

Internet 📡 $20.00/m

Salary 💵 $300/m

Best time to visit Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Now (September) avg: 18°C, mostly dry, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Jul & Aug.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 24°C / 12°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:53 / 18:52

Local time 4:24

Best Months

Jul & Aug

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Traditional Local Food Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Snack Vegetarian

Boorsok

боорсок

boo-or-sok · Fried dough snacks

Small pieces of fried dough.

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Drink Vegetarian

Kumis

кумыс

ku-miss · Fermented mare’s milk

A traditional fermented dairy drink.

Open Kumis recipe

Main course Meat

Manty

манты

man-tee · Steamed meat dumplings

Dumplings filled with spiced meat.

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