Kyrgyzstan Money Guide. How much does it cost to travel and live in Kyrgyzstan? How much money do you need for backpacking in Kyrgyzstan? What are the costs of living in Bishkek and Kyrgyzstan? Here’s the complete budget guide to Kyrgyzstan!
Kyrgyzstan is a country that is so beautiful that it defies the imagination. This country is truly one of the most beautiful destinations I’ve ever been to! It’s a land of untouched mountains, lush valleys, crystal clear lakes, and centuries-old nomadic culture.
It’s not hard to understand why I lived and traveled there for a whole year when there were so many beautiful places to see and so many things to do in this little Central-Asian country.
Kyrgyzstan is a relatively budget-friendly country to travel in, especially if you travel there during summer. You can camp almost everywhere for free and even if you don’t like camping, you won’t pay a lot for spending the night in guesthouses, homestays, and yurts.
If you’re a budget backpacker, you’ll find a dorm bed in the big cities for $12 a night and you can have a big meal in a restaurant for less than $10.
There are many different ways to travel around Kyrgyzstan. You can make it as expensive or cheap as you want. The most expensive way will be renting a car, the cheapest way will be to travel by public transport. Hitchhiking is also quite common in Kyrgyzstan but keep in mind that the Kyrgyz drivers might ask you for money when giving you a ride.
In this guide, I’ll tell you exactly how much traveling around Kyrgyzstan could cost.
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Kyrgyzstan Money – What is the currency in Kyrgyzstan?
The Kyrgyzstan Som (KGS) is the official currency used in Kyrgyzstan:
- Banknotes circulating in Kyrgyzstan: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 som
- Coins circulating in Kyrgyzstan: 1, 10 and 50 tyiyn (cents) & 1, 3, 5 & 10 som
I always use the Xe.com app to convert and stay up-to-date with the current exchange rates. At this time of writing, the current exchange rates are:
- $1 USD = 95.68 KGS
- €1 Euro = 106.18 KGS
- £1 British Pound = 128.18 KGS
You probably won’t be able to find the Kyrgyzstan currency in your home country. There are many currency exchange offices in Bishkek but the ones with the best exchange rate are on Manas Avenue, between Sierra Coffee and Chuy Avenue. Those offices might look small and dodgy but they’re trustworthy.
You can also exchange currency in Osh. The best place in Osh to exchange currency is at one of the small exchange offices at the big market called Kelechek.
USD, EURO, and currencies from the neighboring countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are accepted everywhere, other currencies might be harder to exchange. You can also exchange currency in banks but they usually offer a lower rate and you’ll also need your passport as the banks ask for it.
Tip: Use big 50 or 100 EURO or USD bills and make sure they are crisp and not damaged or wrinkled otherwise the offices will exchange at a lower rate.
You’ll find plenty of ATMs in the cities where you can withdraw KGS and in some cases USD. It’s not possible to withdraw other currencies. Most ATMs only accept Visa. My go-to bank is Demir Bank as they accept both Visa and MasterCard and KICB. Most ATMs have a withdrawal limit of 20.000 KGS or 200 USD. Fees may be added by your home bank.
Are credit cards accepted in Kyrgyzstan
Visa is the most accepted credit card in Kyrgyzstan and you can use it in most restaurants, shops, and hotels in the larger cities in the country (Bishkek, Osh, Karakol, Jalal-Abad). MasterCard and other credit cards are accepted in some places in Bishkek and Osh but you’re better off using Visa.
However, cash is still king in Kyrgyzstan and you should definitely carry enough cash with you to cover your expenses when leaving the cities.
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Is Kyrgyzstan expensive to travel to?
The costs of traveling to Kyrgyzstan depends on when and from where you’re flying. I usually fly from Belgium (Europe) and a return flight from Brussels to Bishkek costs me around €750/ US$820 during high season.
Traveling in Kyrgyzstan is still affordable by Western standards. It’s less expensive than its neighboring countries Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Average prices are $8 for a basic meal, $12 for a hostel bed and $25 upwards for a double room in a decent hotel, and $5 for a 3-hour ride on a mashrutka (public minibus).
Average costs of accommodation in Kyrgyzstan
The cities of Kyrgyzstan offer hotels, guesthouses and hostels. You can stay in a guesthouse or homestay in the small towns and villages. I always use Booking.com in Kyrgyzstan as you’ll find a wide variety of hotels, guesthouses and hostels on this platform. I wouldn’t look too much at the star-rating but at the review score (cleanliness etc).
The most popular accomodation in Kyrgyzstan are yurt stays. Nowadays it’s not so easy anymore to find an “authentic” yurt stay, meaning share the yurt with a nomadic family (they still exist tho). More and more yurt camps are being build to accommodate tourists. Most yurt camps are only available from June until September, only some stay throughout the year.
How much does it cost to Stay in a Yurt in Kyrgyzstan
Yurts are the most important symbol of the Kyrgyz culture. They’ve been the homes of nomadic shepherds for thousands of years when they moved around the mountains and valleys.
Nowadays the Kyrgyz shepherds still live in yurts but only during the summer when the valleys are lush and the pastures full of fresh grass for their cattle.
If you visit Kyrgyzstan between the months of May and September, you definitely have to spend at least one night in a yurt!
There are many yurt camps in popular places like Song Kul lake and lake Issyk- Kul that are built to host travelers. Staying in such a yurt camp nowadays costs around 2250 som ($25) per person, breakfast and dinner included. If you want to “glamp” in a more luxurious yurt camp, expect prices around 8000 som ($90) per yurt.
If you’re traveling independently, you can usually just show up at one of these yurt camps and ask if there’s a place available for the night. Depending on the facilities (meaning if it’s a ‘luxurious’ yurt camp or not), you could have a yurt for yourself or you might have to share one with other travelers.
In some cases, you can book your yurt stay ahead of time through the CBT offices or even via Booking.com.
Here are some yurt camps on booking.com that I recommend on the Southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul:
Another yurt camp I’d recommend is the Feel Nomad Yurt Camp at Lake Issyk-Kul. This secluded yurt camp lies on the shores of Kyrgyzstan’s largest lake and is surrounded by endless canyons. You can stay in a traditional yurt and enjoy activities such as kayaking on the lake, horse riding, hiking and cycling in the area.
There are also still many ‘authentic’ yurt camps that are built to provide a home and shelter to the many shepherd families living in the valleys.
Whenever you go on a trek through the mountains, you’ll come across many of these yurt camps. The families living there are always happy to see a foreigner and will welcome you in their yurt for a tea and a snack.
You can ask the family to spend the night there and they’ll most likely welcome you. This will be the most authentic yurt stay as you’ll be sharing the yurt with the family and get a glimpse of their daily life and activities in the mountains.
You might even learn how to milk a mare and taste the famous ‘kymyz’, the fermented horse milk that is a popular drink in Kyrgyzstan.
How much does it cost to stay in an economy hotel or hostel in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has a wide choice of hostels in cities such as Bishkek, Karakol or Osh. They offer mixed and gender-specific dorms at a very low cost, but many also offer private rooms for couples or families for less than a hotel. Expect to have a shared toilet and bathroom. The hostels are relatively cheap and ideal if you travel by yourself in the country and meet fellow backpackers.
On Booking.com you can already find a bed in a mixed dorm room starting from €10/ $11 a night during the high season (June – September). In the low season, you can find even cheaper options. A private room in a hostel or in an economy hotel (with shared bathroom and toilet) starts at €20/ US$16.
Here are the top hostels I recommend for Bishkek:
These are the ones I recommend for Osh:
Hostels I recommend for Karakol:
How much does it cost to stay at a guesthouse or hotel in Kyrgyzstan
A private room in a mid-range hotel or guesthouse in one of the few Kyrgyzstan cities costs between €25/ US$28 and €40/ US$43 a night. These rooms have their own bathrooms and breakfast is usually also included in the price.
If you like luxury or if you always wanted to stay at a luxurious hotel but you normally don’t have the budget for it, you can probably treat yourself to one in UKyrgyzstan! You can already find a luxury room in a wellness hotel in Bishkek for €80/ US$85 a night!
How much does it cost to stay at a homestay or guesthouse in the rural areas in Kyrgyzstan
If you find yourself in the rural areas, f.eg. in Arslanbob, Sary Chelek, southern shore of lake Issyk Kul or in the Alay mountains, you’ll mostly find homestays and family-owned guesthouses as lodging options.
A homestay or guesthouse in the rural areas or mountains don’t have the typical luxury of a guesthouse or hotel in the city but you’ll have close contact with your hosts and learn a lot about their daily life. You usually can’t book them online in advance.
The cost for spending a night at a homestay or guesthouse can vary from €20/US$22 to €40/US$44. These rooms usually have a shared bathroom and toilet.
I loved staying in homestays as they gave me the opportunity to experience and learn more about the Kyrgyz way of living.
How much does it cost to camp in Kyrgyzstan
If you have your own tent, you can camp almost everywhere for free in Kyrgyzstan. This stunning destination is a true natural paradise and it’s so easy to just pitch your tent and soak in the pure mountain air.
The best time to camp is between May and September but know that it can still get very cold, even during the summer months, if you’re high up in the mountains.
In case you didn’t bring your camping gear but you still love to camp for a few days in the mountains, you can always rent camping equipment such as a tent, a sleeping bag, a mattress or a stove in Bishkek via the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek, Destination Karakol in Karakol or Visit Alay in Osh.
Their equipment is quite good but if you plan on doing a lot of trekking and camping, I encourage you to bring your own equipment from home.
For the list of all the equipment and gear I recommend for camping in Kyrgyzstan, have a look at my Packing List for Trekking in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia.
How much does food cost in Kyrgyzstan
You can eat and drink very well in Kyrgyzstan with only €25/ US$27 per day.
- Breakfast is usually included in the price of your lodging. If not, you can get a good breakfast (with coffee) for already €5/US$5.
- Lunch in a small local restaurant will cost around €8/US$9 per person.
- A 3-course dinner in a mid-range restaurant costs around €20/US$22 per person.
- A soft drink with your meal costs around €0.70/ US$0.7, a beer €1.5/US$1.6 and a bottle of wine €5/US$5.5.
No matter where you are in the world, the cheapest way to eat is always by buying food from the local supermarkets and cooking it yourself. While I was living in Kyrgyzstan, I would buy my groceries in a local supermarket and it saved me a lot of money. Here’s an overview of you’ll pay if you want to buy snacks and drinks at a local grocery store:
- 1L of bottled water: €0.30/ US$0.30
- soft drink (0.33cl): €0.80/ US$0.9
- domestic beer (0.50cl): €1/ US$1
- bottle of wine (0.75cl): €5.50/ US$6
- 1 kg of apples: €0.80 / US$0.90
- 1 kg of bananas: €1.50/ US$1.60
How much does transportation in Kyrgyzstan cost
Getting around in Kyrgyzstan by public transport costs very little. There are shared taxis and marshrutkas (minibus) linking most of the country’s cities and villages.
The only downside is that if you want to travel into the mountains and remote areas, you’ll need to arrange private transport. Hitchhiking or renting a car are also possibilities. Kel Suu lake, f.eg., can’t be reached by public transport or even by taxi. Rental companies won’t allow you to drive there independently so you’ll need to arrange a private driver.
How much does it cost to travel by public transport in Kyrgyzstan
You can travel by mashrutka, bus and (shared) taxi in Kyrgyzstan. There’s only one train in Kyrgyzstan that travels between Bishkek and lake Issyk Kul but it’s very slow and you’re better off going by transport on wheels.
A marshrutka is a minibus that looks like a van and it’s the cheapest and most popular means of transport for the locals to travel in Kyrgyzstan. It’s very easy to take a marshrutka to get around Kyrgyz cities or to travel between two different towns. However, it’s not the fastest way as they stop everywhere to pick up passengers. In my Travel Guide to Kyrgyzstan, I explain how to take marshrutkas within the major Kyrgyz cities.
The standard price for a mashrutka ride within a city or town is 15KGS. It can be a bit confusing to take marshrutkas since they all have a different number and they don’t follow a fixed schedule.
You can always ask in your hostel or guesthouse which one you need or you could use the apps Bus.kg and Maps.Me. The first app tells you the route of each marshrutka, with the second app you type in the name of your location and destination and it will give you which marshrutkas are going there.
Getting a marshrutka between cities and towns is a bit more expensive. The prices depend on how far you want to go and how popular the route is but the average price is around 500 KGS for a 3-hour ride.
You can get a marshrutka from Bishkek to most of the major cities and towns in Kyrgyzstan at the Western bus station. After paying for your ticket, you’ll receive a receipt that you have to show the driver before you get on the marshrutka. The minibus leaves when it’s full.
There aren’t many buses between cities due to the fact that Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country and for safety reasons, the buses are not allowed on the mountain passes connecting the cities.
The only places where you can take a city bus in Kyrgyzstan are Bishkek and Osh. They are generally less crowded than the marshrutkas, slightly cheaper (8KGS) and slower. You pay the driver once you get off the bus.
There is currently only one proper bus that you can take in Kyrgyzstan. It’s called GOBUS and connects Bishkek and Karakol. You can install its app to check the bus schedule and buy tickets. It takes 6 hours to reach Karakol and a ticket between those two cities cost 450 KGS.
Shared taxis in Kyrgyzstan are more expensive (about twice or triple the price of a marshrutka) but a faster way to get around. These taxis are shared with other people and you split the costs so you pay per seat.
Some taxi drivers like to double the rate for unwary tourists so if you don’t want to get ripped off, make sure that you ask your hostel/hotel about the rates or ask the other passengers how much they pay. The standard price for a long distance ride should be between 800KGS and 1500KGS per person.
The best way to get from Bishkek to Osh (or vice versa) if you have time, is by shared taxi. For this 10-hour ride, you pay around 1800KGS per person.
If you want to take a taxi within Bishkek and you can’t be bothered by bargaining for the price, use the Yandex Go app. This app is similar to Uber.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Kyrgyzstan
Renting a car in Kyrgyzstan is very practical if you want to reach remote places such as Song Kul Lake.
You can travel on your own tempo, camp along the way and you’ll see sides of the country that you wouldn’t if you’d be traveling by public transport.
The price of renting a car per day depends on which city you’re renting it from.
If you want to rent a car in Bishkek, I highly recommend renting from Iron Horse Nomads. They have high-quality 4×4 vehicles and can advise you on which routes to take to access remote locations around the country.Their car rental prices start at $80 USD per day.
HOw much does it cost to hire a private driver
If you don’t feel confident driving in Kyrgyzstan, you can always hire a driver and (4×4) car. English-speaking drivers charge about $0.70 to $0.80 per kilometer but you also have to pay for his meals and accommodation if it’s a multi-day trip. Count around $100 per day.
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Hitchhiking in kyrgyzstan
Hitchhiking is quite common in Kyrgyzstan and it’s not unusual to see people standing by the side of the road asking for a ride. One thing that you have to keep in mind though is that people will usually pay the drivers that pick them up for the ride. This means that any private car can potentially become a taxi.
I came up with the formula of paying 5 som per km when hitchhiking in Kyrgyzstan. This is more than what you pay for a marshrutka (public minibus) but less than if you would take a shared taxi. This seemed to work well, most of the time. If you want to hitchhike but you don’t want to pay for the rides, you’ll have to tell the driver before getting in the car.
How much does it cost to take a domestic flight in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a small country but driving between some of the country’s major cities takes ages as you’ve got to cross many mountain passes. Driving from Bishkek to Osh, for example, takes at least 10 hours.
With really cheap flights between the two cities, the easiest and fastest way to travel between Bishkek and Osh is to take a direct flight. It takes less than one hour to fly from Bishkek to Osh or vice versa.
For domestic flights in Kyrgyzstan, check the website of Air Kyrgyzstan and Air Manas. You can already find flights between Bishkek and Osh from $55 USD.
How much does horseback riding in Kyrgyzstan cost
If you’re traveling independently and f.eg. rent a car, you can organize your own horseback trip directly at a yurt camp. The price for organising a horse trip at a yurt camp starts at $30 for a horse per person per day and $30 for the horseman (they won’t let you go horse riding without a horseman to accompany you).
If you need transport to the place, joining a tour or using the services of a local agency will be the least stressful way to do it. Everything is taken care of including accommodation.
The cost of an organized horse riding tour will then be higher as it included private transport, meals, lodging if it’s a multi-day trip, etc. It also depends on the destination. A private 3-day horse riding tour to Son Kul lake, f.eg., starts at $500 per person.
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How much does hiking in Kyrgyzstan cost
The costs of a hiking trip in Kyrgyzstan depends on what you need. Here’s an overview of how much it costs to hire a guide and/or a porter, buy hiking permits and rent equipment.
There are a few areas where you will need to buy a permit to visit ( a few mountain regions neighboring Kazakhstan, China and Tajikistan), and some National Parks require an entrance fee.
If you are not using the services of a guide or a porter and if you have your own camping gear, all you will end up paying for is food. That being said it is still possible to hire a guide or porter or rent equipment if you need to in Bishkek, Karakol or in Osh.
Hiring a mountain guide to go trekking in Kyrgyzstan is not always necessary, however, some of the trails are very remote and can be quite dangerous. You’ll definitely have a lot more advantages of traveling and trekking with a guide (and it’s safer!).
These guides know the mountains like the back of their hands and they usually take the responsibility of setting up camp and cooking so it could be worth hiring one if you have no experience in doing such things.
The average price for renting a guide starts from $50 per day but this does not include his meals, accommodation (if it’s a multi-day trek), transport to the mountains, the rental cost of the equipment, and food you might need during the trek.
Another thing worth considering is that guides ( and porters) are generally from the areas where the trekking route goes and therefore have extensive knowledge of that region.
In my Kyrgyzstan trekking guide, I give a full overview of the costs of trekking in Kyrgyzstan in case you want to hire a guide and/or a porter, rent a horse, buy hiking permits, and everything else you’ll need for an awesome hiking adventure in the mountains.
If you would like to organize a trek to the mountains with a local guide, you can always contact me and I’ll bring you in touch with them! You could also join one of my Adventure Tours to Kyrgyzstan next summer to go on some of the treks described further down this post with other travelers from all around the world!
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How much do I need to tip in Kyrgyzstan
It’s not expected to leave tips at a restaurant as the service is automatically included in the bill. However, this is not mentioned on the menu and a lot of foreigners get confused or think they’re scammed once they receive the bill. They think they’re being overcharged but if you look at the bottom of the bill, you see that a service fee of 10 to 15% has been added to the total costs.
You also don’t have to tip the staff at hotels and guesthouses. The only circumstances where tips are expected – although it isn’t mandatory – is when you’re going on a guided tour. I usually give a 10% tip to the driver/guide/assistant guide.
How much money should I take to Kyrgyzstan
Here’s how much money you need for a trip to Kyrgyzstan (flights not included!) when you’d travel around the country by public transport, eat at local mid-range restaurants, stay at mid-range guesthouses or hotels and entrance fees to sites of interests – extra activities such as horse riding, private transport and guides not included:
- 7 days in Kyrgyzstan: €400 – US$450
- 10 days in Kyrgyzstan: €600 – US$650
- 14 days in Kyrgyzstan: €800 -US$850
Costs of living in Kyrgyzstan
This is a small extra section for digital nomads or expats interested in living in Kyrgyzstan for a while. I’ve covered the costs of food and transport above, and here’s how much it would cost to rent a place long-term in the country. When I lived in Kyrgyzstan for nearly a whole year, I rented an apartment right in the city center of Bishkek that functioned as my home base.
Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan but it’s an extremely safe and peaceful city. All expenses considered, apartments in Kyrgyzstan are relatively affordable.
My apartment had one bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, a separate bathroom, a toilet, and a very good internet connection. I paid 300 USD a month for the apartment and about 25 USD for utilities(gas, water, wi-fi) in 2017 – 2018.
My suggestion is to look for housing before or after the high season (May – September) as the prices will be lower. The following prices are an average of what you can typically expect to pay for an apartment in Kyrgyzstan, according to Numbeo:
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city center: $450 USD per month
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of center: $320 USD per month
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city center: $800 USD per month
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of center: $550 USD per month
For monthly utilities (electricity, heating, water, etc.), you’ll pay around USD$30. Cable internet with unlimited data will cost you around USD$12 per month and a mobile phone plan with calls and 10GB data around US$8 per month.
I hope this guide gave you some good insights about how much your trip to Kyrgyzstan will cost. I’m wishing you a great journey and if you have any questions or updates, please let me and other travelers know in the comments below!
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Great advice thanks for sharing, one thing that also helped us was certain apps.. ATM Fee Saver and iOverlander are awesome for tracking down no-fee ATMs and local food gems on a budget.
Thanks for the tip Charlie!
Hi, have a distant thought of travel in Kyrgyzstan. Wondered what was your budget for a whole year?
each person/2 people 🙂
Thanks
Hi Martin, it’s difficult to give you an exact budget for a whole year as it depends on the trips you take and whether or not you’re renting something as a base.
In case you’d rent an apartment in Bishkek, only eat out once a week and do all your trips solely by taking public transportation (so no car rental or guided trips), you’d be fine with a budget of €500 – €600 per month.