The costs of traveling to Kyrgyzstan depends on when and from where you're flying. I usually fly from Belgium (Europe) and a return flight from Brussels to Bishkek costs me around €750/ US$820 during high season. Traveling in Kyrgyzstan i. The costs of traveling to Kyrgyzstan depends on when and from where you're flying. I usually fly from Belgium (Europe) and a return flight from Brussels to Bishkek costs me around €750/ US$820 during high season. Traveling in Kyrgyzstan is still affordable by Western standards. It's less expensive than its neighboring countries Uzbekistan and Kazak. The Kyrgyzstan Som (KGS)is the official currency used in Kyrgyzstan: 1. Banknotes circulating in Kyrgyzstan: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 som 2. Coins circulating in Kyrgyzstan: 1, 10 and 50 tyiyn (cents) & 1, 3, 5 & 10 som I always use the Xe.com appto convert and stay up-to-date with the current exchange rates. At this time of writing, th. Visa is the most accepted credit card in Kyrgyzstan and you can use it in most restaurants, shops, and hotels in the larger cities in the country (Bishkek, Osh, Karakol, Jalal-Abad). MasterCard and other credit cards are accepted in some places in Bishkek and Osh but you're better off using Visa. However, cash is still king in Kyrgyzstanand you sho. The cities of Kyrgyzstan offer hotels, guesthouses and hostels. You can stay in a guesthouse or homestay in the small towns and villages. I always use Booking.comin Kyrgyzstan as you'll find a wide variety of hotels, guesthouses and hostels on this platform. I wouldn't look too much at the star-rating but at the review score (cleanliness etc). The. You can eat and drink very well in Kyrgyzstan with only €25/ US$27 per day. 1. Breakfast is usually included in the price of your lodging. If not, you can get a good breakfast (with coffee) for already €5/US$5. 2. Lunch in a small local restaurant will cost around €8/US$9 per person. 3. A 3-course dinner in a mid-range restaurant costs around €20/U.