- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Canada
- Bishkek
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 443 som (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 222 som (C$4.18) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 168 som (C$3.16) | C$5.69 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (C$0.91) | C$2.17 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (C$1.81) | C$4.84 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 som (C$1.76) | C$2.90 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (C$3.95) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 som (C$1.45) | C$4.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (C$0.48) | C$3.31 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (C$1.00) | C$3.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (C$8) | C$16 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (C$1.20) | C$2.51 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (C$0.69) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,242 som (C$946) | C$1,576 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,373 som (C$515) | C$1,122 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,711 som (C$51) | C$109 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 35,644 som (C$671) | C$1,019 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,979 som (C$338) | C$774 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,871 som (C$35) | C$66 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,787 som (C$34) | C$40 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 24,714 som (C$465) | C$377 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (C$159) | C$98 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 662 som (C$12) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (C$4.29) | C$23 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (C$70) | C$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (C$53) | C$40 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (C$95) | C$93 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (C$100) | C$92 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (C$16,798) | C$22,749 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (C$0.80) | C$1.27 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 som (C$13) | C$65 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 476 som (C$9) | C$31 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (C$4.21) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (C$3.76) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (C$12) | C$96 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (C$1.88) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (C$2.80) | C$3.72 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (C$2.86) | C$2.83 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (C$1.40) | C$3.09 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (C$1.70) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 291 som (C$5.48) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,172 som (C$22) | C$46 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 493 som (C$9) | C$26 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (C$35) | C$101 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,921 som (C$55) | C$87 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (C$4.49) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (C$2.41) | C$5.53 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (C$2.26) | C$5.67 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 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 | 2,662 som (C$50) | C$35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (C$1.30) | C$10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 309 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,378
(126,375 som)
in Bishkek.
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