Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Summary of cost of living in Bishkek

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 126,059 som
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 64,957 som
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Bishkek
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 384 som
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 246 som
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 167 som
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 60 som
12 eggs, large 129 som
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 107 som
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 286 som
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 75 som
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 34 som
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 88 som
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 508 som
2 liters of coca-cola 87 som
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 29 som
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 55,167 som
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 32,367 som
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,564 som
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 36,975 som
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 22,516 som
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,832 som
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 864 som
40” flat screen tv 27,739 som
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 7,934 som
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 417 som
Hourly rate for cleaning help 398 som
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,669 som
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 2,541 som
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 7,889 som
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 7,245 som
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 965,267 som
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 48 som
Monthly ticket public transport 882 som
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 251 som
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 288 som
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 516 som
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,040 som
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 220 som
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 199 som
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 156 som
4 rolls of toilet paper 77 som
Tube of toothpaste 125 som
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 321 som
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,406 som
2 tickets to the movies 535 som
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,195 som
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 2,205 som
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 315 som
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 203 som
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 132 som
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 27,252 som
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 2.96 som
1 month of gym membership in business district 3,272 som
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 108 som
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 107 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: June 02, 2023

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