- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- United Kingdom
- Bishkek
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 443 som (£4.63) | £15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 222 som (£2.32) | £5.50 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 168 som (£1.76) | £3.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (£0.51) | £0.81 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (£1.01) | £2.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 som (£0.98) | £1.37 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (£2.20) | £4.65 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 som (£0.81) | £1.77 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (£0.27) | £0.79 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (£0.56) | £1.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (£4.71) | £7 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (£0.67) | £1.76 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (£0.38) | £0.76 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,637 som (£499) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,896 som (£292) | £1,091 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,711 som (£28) | £181 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,748 som (£385) | £686 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,288 som (£191) | £568 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,871 som (£20) | £117 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,702 som (£18) | £22 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 24,714 som (£259) | £356 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (£89) | £79 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 662 som (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (£2.39) | £12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (£39) | £67 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (£29) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (£56) | £64 | - 13% | |
| 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 | 892,508 som (£9,345) | £17,989 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (£0.45) | £1.14 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 som (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 476 som (£4.99) | £18 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (£2.34) | £3.17 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (£2.09) | £5.88 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (£7) | £61 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (£1.05) | £2.60 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (£1.56) | £1.39 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (£1.59) | £3.06 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (£0.78) | £1.57 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (£0.94) | £1.96 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 291 som (£3.05) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (£11) | £36 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 492 som (£5.15) | £18 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (£20) | £68 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (£27) | £56 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (£2.50) | £7 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (£1.34) | £2.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (£1.26) | £4.24 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,662 som (£28) | £37 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (£0.72) | £9 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 371 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01047
GBP
/
KGS
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,408
(134,465 som)
in Bishkek.
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