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Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

Emerging Central Asian base with a small but real remote-worker presence

In Bishkek, a mid-range month runs about $874 (KGS 76,614), typical internet speeds are around 60–80 Mbps and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 85% of cities

Internet1.2/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking3.7/10

Weaker coworking than about 70% of cities

English3/10

Among the 5% least English-friendly cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness1.3/10

Among the 5% weakest cities for wellness

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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