Moving to Spain from Kyrgyzstan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Kyrgyzstan to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Spain, you would find that Spain is 2.5 times more expensive than Kyrgyzstan overall. A KGS6,558,750 salary in Kyrgyzstan would need to be roughly €116,941 in Spain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kyrgyzstan and Spain.

What does your salary buy?

KGS6,558,750 €116,941

To maintain the same standard of living in Spain

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.2 times more

Groceries

pay 2.4 times more

Transportation

pay 2.9 times more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KGS = 0.01 EUR (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Kyrgyzstan to Spain.

Moved in 2019
86 ↑ 169% vs 2018

people moved from Kyrgyzstan to Spain · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Spain?

Top countries of origin for Spain's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Kyrgyzstan.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

KG
68%
ES
78%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
ES
3.5

Spain performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KG
$349
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
ES
44.8

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KG
88.0
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
ES
4.5t

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on environment, though Spain leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KG
5.9
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
ES
43.2%

Spain performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KG
4.0%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
ES
$46,400

Spain generally does better on employment & economy, though Kyrgyzstan leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KG
72.3 yrs
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
ES
2.5

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on family life, though Spain leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bishkek Madrid
Jan–Mar 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Bishkek Madrid
Jan 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet, Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Required
Kyrgyzstan passport holders need a visa to enter Spain.
Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

Visa Free
Spain passport holders can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Spain than Kyrgyzstan?

On average Spain is around 78% pricier than Kyrgyzstan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Spain?

Budget about €29,235 for 3 months in Spain (based on a KGS6,558,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Spain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics. About 78% of people in Spain feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

What's the weather like in Spain compared to Kyrgyzstan?

The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.

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At a Glance

KG ES
Population 6,071,750 47,163,418
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Euro (€)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +996 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112