In 2025, the minimum subsistence level in Bishkek amounted to 8,984 soms

Ирэн Орлонская Society
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The First Deputy Mayor of Bishkek, Mirlanbek Baigonchokov, presented data on the minimum living wage at a city hall meeting. In 2025, it amounted to 8,984 soms, which is 10 percent higher than the previous year.

Baigonchokov also emphasized that over the past five years, the minimum living wage has increased by an impressive 169.4 percent. Per capita, it amounted to 8,984.12 soms during the specified period.

According to official statistics, as of January 1, 2026, the number of registered unemployed in Bishkek has decreased to 962 people, which is significantly lower compared to 2020. Over the past five years, their number has decreased by 2,847 people.
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