Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 351 som (C$5.45) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 210 som (C$3.27) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (C$2.50) | C$5.78 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 som (C$0.77) | C$1.98 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 102 som (C$1.58) | C$4.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (C$1.90) | C$3.17 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 264 som (C$4.10) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (C$1.27) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (C$0.39) | C$3.76 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 som (C$1.00) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 463 som (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74 som (C$1.15) | C$2.48 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 som (C$0.50) | C$1.93 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,498 som (C$800) | C$2,136 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,119 som (C$453) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,725 som (C$42) | C$124 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,224 som (C$454) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (C$246) | C$805 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,801 som (C$28) | C$66 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,002 som (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,524 som (C$381) | C$311 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,104 som (C$126) | C$97 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 531 som (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (C$5.34) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,515 som (C$55) | C$60 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,821 som (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,021 som (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (C$106) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (C$15,001) | C$22,942 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (C$0.65) | C$1.40 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 677 som (C$11) | C$67 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 411 som (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 259 som (C$4.03) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 688 som (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,174 som (C$18) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 212 som (C$3.29) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 som (C$2.98) | C$3.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 235 som (C$3.65) | C$4.33 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 som (C$1.09) | C$3.16 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 som (C$1.50) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 som (C$4.27) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (C$21) | C$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 som (C$8) | C$27 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (C$48) | C$135 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,324 som (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 241 som (C$3.74) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (C$2.72) | C$5.42 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 136 som (C$2.11) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (C$424) | C$647 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,905 som (C$45) | C$37 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 som (C$1.30) | C$11 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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