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Cost of Living in Kyzyl-Suu

Kyzyl-Suu, Ysyk-Köl, Kyrgyzstan · Population 15,464

▼ -16% vs Kyrgyzstan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)с23,937 ($275)
Couple, monthlyс42,433 ($488)
Family of four, monthlyс54,827 ($630)

Estimated Prices in Kyzyl-Suu

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantс258 ($2.97)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeс1,034 ($11.88)per meal
Cappuccinoс77.52 ($0.89)each
Monthly groceries (single person)с5,857 ($67.32)per month
Monthly public transport passс947 ($10.89)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentс2,498 ($28.71)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)с723 ($8.32)per month
Fitness club membershipс723 ($8.32)per month
Cinema ticketс189 ($2.18)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreс9,647 ($111)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreс6,711 ($77.14)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreс20,134 ($231)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kyzyl-Suu is с19,575 ($225) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of с23,937 ($275) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly с31,118 ($358) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (с6,711 ($77)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Kyzyl-Suu

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Nearby Cities

Saruu

8 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Karakol

36 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Barskoon

39 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Teploklyuchenka

46 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Anan’evo

52 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Tüp

52 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Cholpon-Ata

83 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Bökönbaev

88 km away · Ysyk-Köl

Other Major Cities in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

Bishkek · pop. 1,191,000

с35,510 ($408) / mo

Osh

Osh · pop. 650,000

с28,523 ($328) / mo

Jalal-Abad

Jalal-Abad · pop. 89,004

с26,796 ($308) / 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 Kyzyl-Suu

Kyzyl-Suu is one of the key cities in Kyrgyzstan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is с23,937 ($275), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around с6,711 ($77) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to с54,827 ($630) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately с42,433 ($488) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kyzyl-Suu is с19,575 ($225). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least с31,118 ($358) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyzyl-Suu expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated с23,937 ($275) per month in Kyzyl-Suu including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Kyrgyzstan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kyzyl-Suu?
A net salary of around с31,118 ($358) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kyzyl-Suu with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kyzyl-Suu is с19,575 ($225).
How much is rent in Kyzyl-Suu?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated с9,647 ($111) per month in the city centre and с6,711 ($77) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about с20,134 ($231).
Is Kyzyl-Suu cheaper than Kyrgyzstan on average?
Yes — Kyzyl-Suu is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Kyrgyzstan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kyzyl-Suu?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at с5,857 ($67) in Kyzyl-Suu. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about с258 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around с78 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kyzyl-Suu compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kyzyl-Suu is estimated at с947 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kyzyl-Suu are estimates based on Kyrgyzstan national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,464). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.