Moving to Kyrgyzstan from Vietnam
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Vietnam to Kyrgyzstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Vietnam to Kyrgyzstan, you would find that Kyrgyzstan is 0.9% cheaper than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly KGS6,360,000 in Kyrgyzstan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Kyrgyz and Russian.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 90.1% more
Groceries
pay 29.3% less
Transportation
pay 6.1% more
Housing
pay 0.1% less
Childcare
pay 59.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.7% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Kyrgyzstan?
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → KGS6,360,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Kyrgyzstan
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Vietnam to Kyrgyzstan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Kyrgyzstan?
Top countries of origin for Kyrgyzstan's foreign-born residents.
- 108,854
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Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vietnam to Kyrgyzstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Kyrgyzstan leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vietnam generally does better on environment, though Kyrgyzstan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Vietnam generally does better on infrastructure, though Kyrgyzstan leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vietnam performs better than Kyrgyzstan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Kyrgyzstan leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this
Weather in Kyrgyzstan vs Vietnam
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ho Chi Minh City | Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) | 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) |
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| Month | Ho Chi Minh City | Bishkek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) | 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) | 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) |
| Mar | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) | 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) |
| Apr | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) | 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) |
| May | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) | 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) | 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) | 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) |
| Aug | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) | 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) |
| Sep | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) | 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) | 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) |
| Nov | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) | 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) | 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Kyrgyzhydromet
Can you move from Vietnam to Kyrgyzstan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan. To live, work, or study long-term in Kyrgyzstan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kyrgyzstan's immigration authority.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan
Visa Free
Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kyrgyzstan than Vietnam?
Costs in Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Kyrgyzstan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KGS1,590,000 in Kyrgyzstan on a ₫1,900,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Kyrgyzstan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Kyrgyzstan has 7.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Kyrgyzstan safe for expats?
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Kyrgyzstan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Kyrgyzstan is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Kyrgyzstan compared to Vietnam?
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in adult obesity rate. There are 15.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Kyrgyzstan scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Kyrgyzstan compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Bishkek is 90°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Bishkek receives around 17.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.
What language do they speak in Kyrgyzstan?
The official languages in Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
