Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 320 som (£3.56) | £12 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 184 som (£2.05) | £5.43 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 176 som (£1.95) | £3.30 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (£0.51) | £0.93 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (£1.05) | £2.39 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 103 som (£1.14) | £1.96 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 213 som (£2.37) | £3.47 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 som (£0.80) | £1.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 som (£0.24) | £1.30 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 som (£0.61) | £2.12 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479 som (£5.32) | £7 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 68 som (£0.76) | £1.64 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (£0.31) | £1.11 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,992 som (£545) | £1,100 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,997 som (£311) | £870 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,577 som (£29) | £170 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 35,409 som (£394) | £599 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,774 som (£198) | £624 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (£19) | £126 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,148 som (£13) | £21 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,714 som (£275) | £386 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (£92) | £107 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (£7) | £6 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 som (£3.71) | £12 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,196 som (£36) | £62 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,141 som (£35) | £30 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,070 som (£68) | £66 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,189 som (£69) | £69 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 75% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (£10,569) | £18,131 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 som (£0.50) | £1.24 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 738 som (£8) | £66 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 som (£1.85) | £15 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (£2.58) | £2.95 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (£7) | £4.55 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (£1.36) | £2.75 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (£2.13) | £1.30 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 246 som (£2.73) | £3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (£0.82) | £1.73 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 96 som (£1.07) | £1.64 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 298 som (£3.32) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,156 som (£13) | £33 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 522 som (£5.81) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (£34) | £66 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,850 som (£21) | £58 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (£2.78) | £8 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 153 som (£1.71) | £2.90 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 som (£1.41) | £3.86 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (£266) | £389 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.46 som (£0.05) | £0.10 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,100 som (£34) | £36 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 77 som (£0.86) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 237 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,600 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,469 (132,034 som) in Bishkek.
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