Last updated: 26.02.25

Kyrgyzstan is a true hidden gem and an untouched paradise for nature and adventure seekers. A breathtaking country I highly recommend visiting! Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia and offers stunning landscapes with dramatic mountains, beautiful lakes, alongside a rich blend of ancient traditions and cultural heritage. If you’re curious about Kyrgyzstan travel costs and looking to plan your own adventure, you’re in the right place!

I spent 2 unforgettable weeks in Kyrgyzstan, and it exceeded all my expectations with its breathtaking scenery and unique outdoor adventures. If you’re considering a visit – Go for it!

In this blog post, I will dive into the details of my travel expenses in Kyrgyzstan. However this post isn’t like my other travel costs breakdowns, where I detail every penny spent in these categories: Accommodation, transportation, food, experiences, other and total costs in the country. Still I will share a transparent overview of our Kyrgyzstan travel costs, but broken down into boarder categories.

Why am I still sharing it? Because I believe in transparency when it comes to travel budgets, and I hope this gives you an idea of the cost of living in Kyrgyzstan as a traveler, helping you plan your own trip and Kyrgyzstan budget.

Tracking expenses in Kyrgyzstan for 2 weeks includes: Price of a 10 day tour in Kyrgyzstan, Breakdown of other costs in Kyrgyzstan and Total costs in Kyrgyzstan.

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Kyrgyzstan travel costs: Tracking expenses in Kyrgyzstan for 2 weeks

Here is what we spent per person for 2 weeks (12 days) in Kyrgyzstan:

Price of a 10 day tour in Kyrgyzstan

This cost transparency post is a bit different compared to my other destinations, but I still think it can give you an idea of the price level in this country.

The reason for this is that we traveled with a friend and paid a total price for an arranged 10 day trip, which included food, transportation, accommodations and experiences. You can find our Kyrgyzstan itinerary here.

Price of the 10 day tour: $650 per person

We paid $650 per person. We were 4 people sharing cars and yurts (tents) making it cheaper than if Nicko and I had gone alone.

This price was a “friend price” – Our friend worked at a hostel before our trip and the owner arranged the trip for a good price – I share this to give you an idea, but do expect to pay more. The price included all accommodations, transport, almost all meals and covered experiences like horse riding and eagle show. You can find our itinerary in a post soon.  

Breakdown of other costs in Kyrgyzstan

Besides the $650 we paid (these numbers are approximate because we shared the costs with our friend, making it more difficult to keep track of the money):

Cost of transportation in Kyrgyzstan

The cost of transportation in Kyrgyzstan was $2 per person.

This covers transportation in Bishkek.

However this is WITHOUT our flight tickets to Kyrgyzstan from Uzbekistan – For those we paid: $187 per person.

Cost of accommodation in Kyrgyzstan

The cost of accommodation in Kyrgyzstan was $27.

This covers tips at campsites and our accommodation in Bishkek (2 nights). In Bishkek we stayed at the same hostel before and after the trip. It’s called Apple and you can check out their prices here.

Cost of food in Kyrgyzstan

The cost of our food in Kyrgyzstan was $47.

This covers food before and after the trip, a few meals during the trip plus snacks and extra beverages.

Cost of experiences in Kyrgyzstan

The cost of experiences was $22.

This includes entrance fees to an international football match, rental of hiking poles and entrance to Fairy Tale Canyon.

Other costs in Kyrgyzstan

Other costs were $24.

This includes eSIM and paid toilets. 

We normally use an eSIM when we are traveling because it’s very convenient. You don’t have to hunt for a physical shop to buy a local SIM card and at the same time you ensure you don’t lose your regular SIM card. It’s probably not the cheapest way to stay connected, but it is easy to use. We always use Airalo. In Kyrgyzstan you can get one of the following packages:

• 1 GB for 7 days: $8
• 3 GB for 30 days: $21
• 5 GB for 30 days: $24

If you’re interested in buying an Airalo eSIM send me a message by mail or instagram and I will let you know if I have a discount code you can use at the moment.

Be aware that in some parts of Kyrgyzstan there weren’t any internet connection.

Total extra costs in Kyrgyzstan

Our total extras were $122 per person.

Total costs in Kyrgyzstan

In conclusion the total for the entire 12 days of travel in Kyrgyzstan was $772 per person, which averages to $64 per person per day.

Kyrgyzstan is definitely worth it and one of my favorite adventures from 2023!

For more reading about Kyrgyzstan, you may also like:

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• Travel guide: Facts about Kyrgyzstan and my personal ups and downs in this underrated country
• Get off the beaten path: 13 unique and unforgettable experiences in beautiful Kyrgyzstan

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