- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Canada
- Bishkek
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 479 som (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 224 som (C$4.07) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 222 som (C$4.03) | C$5.67 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (C$1.03) | C$2.31 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (C$1.73) | C$4.13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 som (C$1.12) | C$2.54 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (C$3.81) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (C$1.33) | C$3.55 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (C$0.47) | C$3.02 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (C$0.97) | C$2.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (C$9) | C$15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (C$1.16) | C$2.18 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (C$0.46) | C$1.87 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,428 som (C$862) | C$1,209 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,949 som (C$508) | C$1,030 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (C$52) | C$104 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (C$699) | C$919 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (C$327) | C$695 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (C$34) | C$64 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,755 som (C$32) | C$39 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (C$432) | C$393 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (C$154) | C$111 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 693 som (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (C$4.14) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (C$67) | C$58 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (C$51) | C$41 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (C$92) | C$96 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (C$96) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (C$16,217) | C$23,851 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (C$0.77) | C$1.19 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (C$10) | C$47 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (C$3.10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (C$4.06) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (C$3.63) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (C$12) | C$80 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (C$1.82) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (C$2.70) | C$2.88 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (C$2.76) | C$3.82 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (C$1.35) | C$3.16 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (C$1.64) | C$2.53 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (C$5.41) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (C$19) | C$45 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (C$34) | C$84 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (C$47) | C$89 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (C$4.33) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (C$2.32) | C$5.72 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (C$2.14) | C$5.43 | - 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (C$50) | C$34 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (C$1.25) | C$10 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 249 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,764
(97,079 som)
in Bishkek.
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