Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 67% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 392 som (kr31) | kr130 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 som (kr21) | kr86 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 som (kr15) | kr38 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 som (kr4.52) | kr13 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 136 som (kr11) | kr32 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (kr10) | kr20 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 som (kr24) | kr43 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 som (kr5.90) | kr18 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (kr2.35) | kr13 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 som (kr6) | kr10 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 477 som (kr38) | kr78 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 78 som (kr6) | kr20 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (kr2.34) | kr9 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 72,227 som (kr5,783) | kr11,884 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,421 som (kr3,717) | kr10,045 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,529 som (kr1,003) | kr786 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,033 som (kr4,246) | kr8,795 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,211 som (kr2,499) | kr6,415 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,421 som (kr514) | kr621 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 819 som (kr66) | kr181 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (kr2,221) | kr2,416 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (kr635) | kr451 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 som (kr34) | kr43 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 511 som (kr41) | kr173 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,731 som (kr219) | kr691 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,306 som (kr185) | kr352 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,264 som (kr582) | kr808 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,577 som (kr527) | kr882 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 80% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (kr77,286) | kr314,482 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 som (kr3.95) | kr15 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,136 som (kr91) | kr499 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 438 som (kr35) | kr321 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 298 som (kr24) | kr35 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 578 som (kr46) | kr82 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088 som (kr87) | kr500 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 253 som (kr20) | kr37 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 som (kr14) | kr19 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 som (kr12) | kr18 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 som (kr7) | kr11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 som (kr8) | kr16 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 som (kr27) | kr217 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,434 som (kr115) | kr369 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 som (kr40) | kr209 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,059 som (kr245) | kr698 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,661 som (kr213) | kr637 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 342 som (kr27) | kr86 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 194 som (kr15) | kr48 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 som (kr9) | kr47 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (kr2,182) | kr3,682 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (kr0.24) | kr0.94 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,873 som (kr230) | kr209 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 som (kr9) | kr50 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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