Section 1: Introduction
Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, offers a town feel with a beautiful backdrop of nature. Beautiful mountains surround it, and the locals are warm-hearted; recently, it has emerged as one of the most popular retirement destinations where one can live a peaceful life at an affordable cost.
The cost of living in Bishkek is pretty low compared to most Western countries. It allows retirees to live very comfortably without spending too much money. It’s increasingly a popular destination, with more and more foreigners residing in or visiting the city and creating a friendly, supportive community for its newcomers.
In this post, we’ll go through the main things to consider while retiring to Bishkek and help you make your decision.
Section 2: Cost of Living
Probably the most attractive thing about retiring in Bishkek is the low cost of living. You can enjoy a significantly better level of life than in major European or North American cities for a fraction of the price you would pay in those places.
The housing is pretty affordable, and varieties should fit most budgets. All utilities, including electricity, water, and heating, are very cheap. Groceries were actually a nice surprise in that they are quite affordable; there seems to be a really good mix of local and international goods available.
Transportation is very cheap because the public transport is very efficient. Health care, although not exactly up to Western standards, is nonetheless available and inexpensive for basic provisions.
You can retire comfortably in Bishkek, never having to empty your savings account if you budget carefully and adjust to the local style of living.
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Ray Brocklesby, the site owner, is a Brit who now lives in the Philippines. He is retired and lives with his wife Weng, Daughter Kristelle, nephews, Harvey and Boknoy, and mother-in-law. Ray also has a son and daughter living in the UK, and a son in New Zealand.
