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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

capital city of Kyrgyzstan

5°C · this month$1,500/mo1,191,000750 m31 missions from 28 countries
Photo: Aitenir · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Bishkek

Monthly budget
$1,500/mo
Prices vs USA: 34%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 87.54 KGS
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 1.7
travel.state.gov
Internet access
92%
of people online
Air quality
20.1
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Kyrgyz
Emergency
161 · 101 · 103
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+996

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Feb 9, 2026

Climate by month

Now
November
Temperature
10°−1°
Rain
45 mm
Humidity
57%
Temperature, °C

Best months: June, July, August, and September

TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWER

Embassies & consulates in Bishkek

31 missions from 28 countries

Embassy 23

Afghanistan+996 312 543802Azerbaijan+996(312)373277Belarus+996312651365China+996-312-597483France+996 312 979 714Germany+996-312-627100Hungary77/1 ul. GogoljaIndia+996 (0312) 979256Iran+996 (312) 621281Japan+996312375515Kazakhstan+996(312)692095NetherlandsEmbassy · BishkekPakistan+996 (312) 373901Qatar+996 (312) 323323RussiaKyrgyzstan, 720222 Bishkek, Manas Avenue, 55Saudi Arabia+996 (312) 324830Switzerland+996 312 301036Tajikistan+996 (312) 512343Türkiye+996 312 627 201TurkmenistanБайтик Баатыра улица 9Ukraine+996-312-251-767United KingdomЭркиндик бульвар 21, 720040, BishkekUnited States+996 312 597 000

Consulate 4

Austria+996 312 900 490Mongolia(+996-312) 660-113Netherlands+996 (312) 690-565Russiaулица Керимбекова Кульчоро 50, Bishkek

Honorary Consulate 4

Canada+996 312 65 05 06Czechia+996 312 62 09 47Hungary+996 312 512140Sweden+996 (312) 62-70-10

Where to eat in Bishkek

Restaurants and cafés
  • CycloneSplurge

    136 Chuy Ave

    +996 700 533 633cyclone.kgMap
  • Cafe FaizaBudget

    Jibek Jolu (Жибек Жолу 555)

    faiza.kgMap
  • Steinbräu PubMid-range

    Herzen St 5

    steinbrau.comMap
  • BuffetBudget

    VJF3+P6M (Orozbekov St)

    Map
  • GrenkiBudget

    Toktogul St

    Map
  • Oasis Azian Doner and KababBudget

    122 Isanov St

    Map
  • Dolce Vita PizzaMid-range

    Akhunbaeva 116a

    Map
  • Кафе Шао Линь (Shao Lin)Mid-range

    Mahatma Gandhi St

    Map
  • VinotekaMid-range

    140 Chuy Ave

    Map
  • DuЭтMid-range

    153 Kiev St

    Map
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Bishkek · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Kyrgyzstan

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Bishkek?

The travel guide to Bishkek lists Cyclone, Cafe Faiza, Steinbräu Pub, Buffet, and Grenki.

Is Bishkek safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Kyrgyzstan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.7 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Bishkek?

Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Kyrgyzstan price levels (34% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Bishkek in November?

In November Bishkek averages a high of 10°C, a low of -1°C and about 45 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Bishkek?

31 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), Belarus (Embassy), China (Embassy), France (Embassy), Germany (Embassy), Hungary (Embassy), and India (Embassy).

Cities in Kyrgyzstan

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Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.