What Currency Does Kyrgyzstan Use?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD โ 87.47 KGS
1 GBP โ 117.26 KGS
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
KGS converter
100 KGS โ 1.1432 USD
Kyrgyzstani som conversion table
| Amount | USD โ KGS | GBP โ KGS | EUR โ KGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87.47 | 117.26 | 99.91 |
| 5 | 437.36 | 586.32 | 499.55 |
| 10 | 874.72 | 1,173 | 999.11 |
| 20 | 1,749 | 2,345 | 1,998 |
| 50 | 4,374 | 5,863 | 4,996 |
| 100 | 8,747 | 11,726 | 9,991 |
| 500 | 43,736 | 58,632 | 49,955 |
| 1,000 | 87,472 | 117,264 | 99,911 |
| KGS | โ USD | โ GBP | โ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0114 | 0.0085 | 0.01 |
| 5 | 0.0572 | 0.0426 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1143 | 0.0853 | 0.1001 |
| 20 | 0.2286 | 0.1706 | 0.2002 |
| 50 | 0.5716 | 0.4264 | 0.5004 |
| 100 | 1.1432 | 0.8528 | 1.0009 |
| 500 | 5.7161 | 4.2639 | 5.0045 |
| 1,000 | 11.43 | 8.5278 | 10.01 |
Indicative rates (July 2026). Banks and card providers add their own margin and fees, so the amount you actually receive will differ slightly.
Against the US dollar, 1 KGS is worth about 0.0114 USD. Of the 141 currencies covered on this site, the Kyrgyzstani som ranks 84th by value per unit (1st = the most US dollars per unit). A high or low number says nothing about economic strength โ it simply reflects how the currency is denominated.
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What is money called in Kyrgyzstan?
Money in Kyrgyzstan is called the Kyrgyzstani som โ its ISO 4217 currency code is KGS, and its symbol is ั. The Kyrgyzstani som is the official legal tender in Kyrgyzstan and is used for all everyday transactions โ from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the Kyrgyzstan currency or simply money in Kyrgyzstan.
Is the Kyrgyzstani som used anywhere else?
No โ Kyrgyzstan is the only country on this site using the Kyrgyzstani som as its official currency.
Practical money tips for Kyrgyzstan
Card payments are widely accepted in most cities, but it's still worth carrying some Kyrgyzstani som in cash for smaller vendors, local transport and rural areas. Notify your bank before travelling to avoid transactions being blocked, and compare card fees โ many cards charge a foreign transaction fee that a dedicated travel money card avoids.
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Kyrgyzstan in context
- Kyrgyzstan covers 199,951 kmยฒ, making it the 85th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
- Kyrgyzstan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,281,800 people, Kyrgyzstan holds about 8.8% of the population of Central Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kyrgyzstan is a member state of the United Nations.
Kyrgyzstan currency โ FAQ
What is the currency of Kyrgyzstan?
The currency of Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyzstani som (currency code: KGS, symbol: ั).
What is the currency code for Kyrgyzstan?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Kyrgyzstani som is KGS.
What is the Kyrgyzstani som symbol?
The symbol for the Kyrgyzstani som is ั. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Kyrgyzstan.
What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?
The official currency used in Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS).
Can I use US dollars in Kyrgyzstan?
The official currency of Kyrgyzstan is the Kyrgyzstani som, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in Kyrgyzstani som and should exchange money before or on arrival.
What is the exchange rate for Kyrgyzstan?
As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 87.47 KGS and 1 GBP = 117.26 KGS. Rates change daily โ always check a live source before travelling or sending money.
What is money called in Kyrgyzstan?
Money in Kyrgyzstan is called the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS).
Do other countries use the Kyrgyzstani som?
No โ Kyrgyzstan is the only country on this site using the Kyrgyzstani som as its official currency.
What is the Kirghiz currency?
The Kirghiz currency is the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS), the official money of Kyrgyzstan.
What is the currency of the Kyrgyz Republic?
The Kyrgyz Republic is the formal name of Kyrgyzstan. Its currency is the Kyrgyzstani som (KGS).
How much is 100 KGS in US dollars?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 KGS is about 1.1432 USD or 0.8528 GBP. Use the converter above for other amounts.
How much is 100 US dollars in Kyrgyzstani som?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 USD is about 8,747 KGS.
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