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Cost of Living in Jalal-Abad

Jalal-Abad, Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan · Population 89,004

▼ -6% vs Kyrgyzstan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)с26,796 ($308)
Couple, monthlyс47,563 ($547)
Family of four, monthlyс61,516 ($707)

Estimated Prices in Jalal-Abad

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantс287 ($3.30)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeс1,148 ($13.20)per meal
Cappuccinoс86.13 ($0.99)each
Monthly groceries (single person)с6,508 ($74.80)per month
Monthly public transport passс1,053 ($12.10)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentс2,775 ($31.90)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)с804 ($9.24)per month
Fitness club membershipс804 ($9.24)per month
Cinema ticketс211 ($2.42)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreс11,006 ($127)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreс7,656 ($88.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreс22,968 ($264)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Jalal-Abad is с21,750 ($250) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of с26,796 ($308) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly с34,835 ($400) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (с7,656 ($88)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Jalal-Abad

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Nearby Cities

Ladan Kara

3 km away · Jalal-Abad

Suzak

8 km away · Jalal-Abad

Bek-Abad

10 km away · Jalal-Abad

Karasu

16 km away · Jalal-Abad

Kök-Janggak

21 km away · Jalal-Abad

Sovetskoe

24 km away · Jalal-Abad

Bazar-Korgon

25 km away · Jalal-Abad

Kara-Suu

28 km away · Osh

Other Major Cities in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

Bishkek · pop. 1,191,000

с35,510 ($408) / mo

Osh

Osh · pop. 650,000

с28,523 ($328) / mo

Karakol

Ysyk-Köl · pop. 85,588

с26,796 ($308) / mo

Balykchy

Ysyk-Köl · pop. 54,132

с26,796 ($308) / mo

Tokmok

Chüy · pop. 53,231

с26,796 ($308) / mo

Kyzyl-Kyya

Batken · pop. 51,300

с26,796 ($308) / mo

Living in Jalal-Abad

Jalal-Abad is one of the key cities in Kyrgyzstan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is с26,796 ($308), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around с7,656 ($88) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to с61,516 ($707) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately с47,563 ($547) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Jalal-Abad is с21,750 ($250). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least с34,835 ($400) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jalal-Abad expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated с26,796 ($308) per month in Jalal-Abad including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Kyrgyzstan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Jalal-Abad?
A net salary of around с34,835 ($400) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Jalal-Abad with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Jalal-Abad is с21,750 ($250).
How much is rent in Jalal-Abad?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated с11,006 ($127) per month in the city centre and с7,656 ($88) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about с22,968 ($264).
Is Jalal-Abad cheaper than Kyrgyzstan on average?
Yes — Jalal-Abad is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Kyrgyzstan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Jalal-Abad?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at с6,508 ($75) in Jalal-Abad. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about с287 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around с86 ($1).
How do transport costs in Jalal-Abad compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Jalal-Abad is estimated at с1,053 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Jalal-Abad are estimates based on Kyrgyzstan national averages adjusted for city size (population 89,004). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.