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Kyrgyzstan
Last Update by Julie, 22 Nov 2024
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Exchange Rate
22 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Bishkek
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (KGS) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 490 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 547 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 76,168 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 50,569 |
Current Inflation Rate
8.57%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- KGS 2,460 per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (KGS) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
10,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
25,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
55,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
120,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Fund (FMC) | 2% | - | All staff |
| Workers' Health Improvement Fund | 0.25% | - | All staff |
| Pension |
15% (Locals) 3% (Foreigners) |
8% | All staff |
| State Cumulative Pension Fund | - | 2% | All staff |
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st Jan - 31 Dec
Tax filing start date: Jan/Feb of the following year
Tax filing due date: Apr of the following year - Flat rate 10%.
Non-residents
- Flat rate of 10%
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Overtime
- First 2 Hours of Overtime:
150% of regular pay - From the 3rd Hour Onwards:
200% of regular pay - Public Holidays:
200% of regular pay for work performed on public holidays
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Must be written in Krygyz, bilingual contracts in Krygyz and other languages are accepted
Payroll Currency
KGS
Probation
General staff: Up to 3 months,
Senior staff: Up to 6 months
Contract Period
No minimum duration
Termination
Refer to Employment contract signed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
| Severance Pay | Not Applicable | 1. Redundancy, Health Issues, Insufficient Qualifications: 2 months' average salary 2. All Other Reasons: 1 month's average salary | Liquidation, Reorganization, Downsizing: 3 months' average salary |
Public Holiday
14 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 07 Jan | Orthodox Christmas Day |
| 23 Feb - 24 Feb | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 08 Mar | International Women's Day |
| 10 Mar | International Women's Day |
| 31 Mar | Orozo Ait |
| 07 Apr | April People's Revolution Day |
| 01 May | May Day |
| 05 May | Constitution Day of the Kyrgyz Republic |
| 09 May | Victory Day |
| 07 Jun | Kurman Ait |
| 09 Jun | Kurman Ait |
| 31 Aug - 01 Sep | Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic |
| 07 Nov | Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 28 calendar days | All staff with 11 months of service |
| Sick Leave | Up to 12 months | To all staff insured under the Compulsory Medical Insurance |
| Maternity leave |
- 126 calendar days - 70 calendar days before birth, 56 days after |
All expectant mothers for birth of 1 child without complications |
| Adoption Leave | 70 calendar days | All staff adopting a child under 3 months old |
| Other Leave |
- 14 working days - for war, staff of Chernobyl, parent or spouse of military deceased - 60 calendar days - disabled staff - 5 calendar days - childbirth, marriage registration, death of immediate relatives |
All staff |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bishkek
- https://worldsalaries.com/average-salary-in-kyrgyzstan/
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/kyrgyzstan/individual/other-taxes
- http://socfond.kg/ru/payers/strakhovykh-vznosov/
- https://mlsp.gov.kg/
- http://www.k-a.kg/sites/default/files/employmentregulationeng2014.pdf
- https://www.ilo.org/media/326586/download
- https://sti.gov.kg
- https://mlsp.gov.kg/kosh-bojluuluk-zhana-t-r-t-boyuncha-zh-l-kpul/
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Last updated: 22 Nov 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (KGS)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 KGS
- 1 USD = 1.32 KGS
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Bishkek
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (KGS) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 490 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 547 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 76,168 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 50,569 |
Current Inflation Rate
8.57%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- KGS 2,460 per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (KGS) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
10,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
25,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
55,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
120,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Fund (FMC) | 2% | - | All staff |
| Workers' Health Improvement Fund | 0.25% | - | All staff |
| Pension |
15% (Locals) 3% (Foreigners) |
8% | All staff |
| State Cumulative Pension Fund | - | 2% | All staff |
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st Jan - 31 Dec
Tax filing start date: Jan/Feb of the following year
Tax filing due date: Apr of the following year - Flat rate 10%.
Non-residents
- Flat rate of 10%
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Overtime
- First 2 Hours of Overtime:
150% of regular pay - From the 3rd Hour Onwards:
200% of regular pay - Public Holidays:
200% of regular pay for work performed on public holidays
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Project-based work, seasonal employment, or temporary staff hiring.
Probation
General staff: Up to 3 months
Senior staff: Up to 6 months
Termination
1 month notice in writing stating reasons for termination
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | 3 days | For expiring contracts that will not be renewed: 3 days For dismissals: 1 month | For expiring contracts that will not be renewed: 3 days For dismissals: 1 month |
| Notice Period - Regular | 14 days | For expiring contracts that will not be renewed: Employers must provide 3 days' notice. For dismissals: 1 month notice in writing is required. | For expiring contracts that will not be renewed: Employers must provide 3 days' notice. For dismissals: 1 month notice in writing is required. |
| Severance Pay | Not Applicable | 1. Redundancy, Health Issues, Insufficient Qualifications: 2 months' average salary 2. All Other Reasons: 1 month's average salary | Liquidation, Reorganization, Downsizing: 3 months' average salary |
Permanent
Probation
General staff: Up to 3 months,
Senior staff: Up to 6 months
Termination
Refer to Employment contract signed
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days | 3 to 5 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
| Severance Pay | Not Applicable | 1. Redundancy, Health Issues, Insufficient Qualifications: 2 months' average salary 2. All Other Reasons: 1 month's average salary | Liquidation, Reorganization, Downsizing: 3 months' average salary |
Public Holiday
14 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 28 calendar days | All staff with 11 months of service |
| Sick Leave | Up to 12 months | To all staff insured under the Compulsory Medical Insurance |
| Maternity leave |
- 126 calendar days - 70 calendar days before birth, 56 days after |
All expectant mothers for birth of 1 child without complications |
| Adoption Leave | 70 calendar days | All staff adopting a child under 3 months old |
| Other Leave |
- 14 working days - for war, staff of Chernobyl, parent or spouse of military deceased - 60 calendar days - disabled staff - 5 calendar days - childbirth, marriage registration, death of immediate relatives |
All staff |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bishkek
- https://worldsalaries.com/average-salary-in-kyrgyzstan/
- https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/kyrgyzstan/individual/other-taxes
- http://socfond.kg/ru/payers/strakhovykh-vznosov/
- https://mlsp.gov.kg/
- http://www.k-a.kg/sites/default/files/employmentregulationeng2014.pdf
- https://www.ilo.org/media/326586/download
- https://sti.gov.kg
- https://mlsp.gov.kg/kosh-bojluuluk-zhana-t-r-t-boyuncha-zh-l-kpul/
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000