- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Canada
- Bishkek
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 534 som (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 som (C$4.27) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 som (C$3.99) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 som (C$1.12) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 som (C$1.80) | C$4.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 som (C$1.36) | C$2.62 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (C$1.40) | C$3.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (C$0.47) | C$2.90 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (C$1.02) | C$2.89 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (C$10) | C$16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 65 som (C$1.24) | C$2.31 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (C$0.47) | C$1.76 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,250 som (C$962) | C$1,186 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,771 som (C$551) | C$982 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (C$736) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (C$344) | C$695 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (C$36) | C$64 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,722 som (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (C$455) | C$392 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (C$162) | C$111 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 710 som (C$14) | C$10 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (C$4.36) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (C$71) | C$61 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,641 som (C$51) | C$41 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,910 som (C$113) | C$95 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,496 som (C$124) | C$87 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (C$17,080) | C$22,684 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (C$0.81) | C$1.19 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (C$11) | C$47 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (C$3.28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (C$4.28) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (C$3.83) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 784 som (C$15) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (C$1.91) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (C$2.85) | C$3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (C$2.91) | C$3.90 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (C$1.42) | C$3.21 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (C$1.73) | C$2.46 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (C$5.69) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (C$9) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (C$36) | C$84 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (C$49) | C$93 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (C$4.56) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (C$2.45) | C$5.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (C$2.26) | C$5.57 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 17,291 som (C$331) | C$141 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (C$0.06) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (C$52) | C$34 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (C$1.32) | C$10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,618
(84,548 som)
in Bishkek.
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