- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- United Kingdom
- Bishkek
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 534 som (£6) | £15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 som (£2.57) | £5.50 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 som (£2.40) | £3.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 som (£0.67) | £0.80 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 som (£1.08) | £2.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 som (£0.82) | £1.42 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (£2.41) | £4.91 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (£0.84) | £1.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (£0.28) | £0.84 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (£0.61) | £1.64 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (£5.76) | £7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 65 som (£0.75) | £1.80 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (£0.28) | £0.86 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,250 som (£578) | £1,307 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,771 som (£331) | £1,091 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (£33) | £186 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (£443) | £686 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (£207) | £568 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (£22) | £154 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,722 som (£20) | £22 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (£273) | £351 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (£97) | £80 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 710 som (£8) | £8 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (£2.62) | £11 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (£43) | £67 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,641 som (£30) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,910 som (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,496 som (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 76% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (£10,269) | £17,989 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (£0.49) | £1.14 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (£6) | £60 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (£1.97) | £18 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (£2.57) | £3.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (£2.30) | £5.88 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 784 som (£9) | £73 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (£1.15) | £2.55 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (£1.71) | £1.49 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (£1.75) | £3.50 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (£0.85) | £1.63 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (£1.04) | £1.96 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (£3.42) | £14 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (£12) | £36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (£5.68) | £18 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (£21) | £67 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (£30) | £56 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (£2.74) | £7 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (£1.47) | £2.76 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (£1.36) | £3.65 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 17,291 som (£199) | £122 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (£0.04) | £0.04 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (£31) | £37 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (£0.79) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 544 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
KGS
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,694
(147,268 som)
in Bishkek.
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