Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 351 som (£3.51) | £13 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 210 som (£2.10) | £5.57 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (£1.61) | £3.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 som (£0.49) | £0.87 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 102 som (£1.02) | £2.43 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (£1.22) | £1.91 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 264 som (£2.64) | £3.58 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (£0.82) | £1.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (£0.25) | £1.13 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 som (£0.64) | £2.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 463 som (£4.63) | £7 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74 som (£0.74) | £1.64 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 som (£0.32) | £1.04 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,498 som (£515) | £1,117 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,119 som (£291) | £868 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,725 som (£27) | £170 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,224 som (£292) | £661 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (£158) | £621 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,801 som (£18) | £125 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,002 som (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,524 som (£245) | £386 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,104 som (£81) | £110 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 531 som (£5.31) | £7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (£3.44) | £12 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,515 som (£35) | £63 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,821 som (£28) | £30 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,021 som (£70) | £72 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (£68) | £68 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (£9,653) | £17,932 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (£0.42) | £1.25 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 677 som (£7) | £65 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 411 som (£4.11) | £11 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 259 som (£2.59) | £3.03 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 688 som (£7) | £4.55 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,174 som (£12) | £62 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 212 som (£2.12) | £2.75 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 som (£1.92) | £1.32 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 235 som (£2.35) | £3.71 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 som (£0.70) | £1.73 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 som (£0.97) | £1.61 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 som (£2.75) | £13 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (£13) | £31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 532 som (£5.32) | £18 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (£31) | £62 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,324 som (£23) | £60 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 241 som (£2.41) | £8 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (£1.75) | £2.75 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 136 som (£1.36) | £3.83 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (£273) | £389 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (£0.03) | £0.10 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,905 som (£29) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 84 som (£0.84) | £9 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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