✦ Cost of living
Kyrgyzstan
National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in Kyrgyzstan.
The cost of living in Kyrgyzstan averages 26 on our index (a typical US city = 100) — about 74% cheaper. A one-bedroom rent runs roughly $350/mo and the top income-tax rate is 10%. The average net salary is about $430/mo.
- Currency
- Kyrgyzstani som (с KGS)
- Languages
- Kyrgyz, Russian
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Power
- C/F · 220V
▤ Taxes
10%
Income tax
flat
12%
VAT / sales
10%
Corporate
10%
Capital gains
$430
Avg net salary
per month
$40
Minimum wage
per month
72.4 yr
Life expectancy
World Bank 2024
One of the lowest flat-tax regimes in the region.
✈ Visas & residency
Cheap, low-tax base; simple e-visa and long visa-free stays for many.
✈ Visa-free up to 60 days for many passports (US, EU, UK…).
Work Permitwork
Employer-sponsored quota.
Temporary Residence Permitresidence
Renewable annually.