Bishkek - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for single people? For couples? For families? Why or why not?
Probably a better city for families than singles, but singles seem to do ok. Like most places, easier for men than women. - Jun 2022
The embassy has a large number of families, especially with small children. Families love it because of the safety, cheap household help, and decent schools in the lower grades. Singles and couples do ok; there are social opportunities but the city isn't that large. Regional travel is challenging with few flights and visa restrictions. The happiest people without families are those that love the outdoors. - Aug 2018
Good for all, especially for families with kids up to age 13 or so, best to have a love for the outdoors and pretty parks. - Sep 2017
It's good for everyone. There is a lot to do for kids. Indoor playgrounds and bouncy houses everywhere. I've known a lot of single women here who all seem to be happy here. - Jan 2015
We didn't know very many expats but we certainly were happy as a family in Bishkek. - May 2014
Very few people complain about life in Bishkek. Morale is high. Single men seem not to remain single long in Bishkek. - Dec 2011
