- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- United Kingdom
- Bishkek
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 479 som (£5.36) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 224 som (£2.51) | £5.50 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 222 som (£2.48) | £3.36 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (£0.63) | £0.80 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (£1.07) | £2.15 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 som (£0.69) | £1.42 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (£2.35) | £4.91 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (£0.82) | £1.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (£0.29) | £0.81 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (£0.60) | £1.64 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (£5.60) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (£0.71) | £1.80 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (£0.28) | £0.71 | - 60% | |
| 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 | 47,428 som (£531) | £1,307 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,949 som (£313) | £1,091 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (£32) | £186 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (£431) | £686 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (£201) | £568 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (£21) | £154 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,755 som (£20) | £22 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (£266) | £351 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (£95) | £80 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 693 som (£8) | £8 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (£2.55) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (£41) | £67 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (£31) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (£57) | £60 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (£59) | £64 | - 7% | |
| 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 (£9,990) | £17,989 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (£0.47) | £1.14 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (£6) | £60 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (£1.91) | £18 | - 89% | |
| 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 (£2.50) | £3.17 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (£2.24) | £5.88 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (£7) | £73 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (£1.12) | £2.55 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (£1.67) | £1.49 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (£1.70) | £3.31 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (£0.83) | £1.53 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (£1.01) | £1.81 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (£3.33) | £15 | - 77% | |
| 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) | £35 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (£5.53) | £18 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (£21) | £67 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (£29) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (£2.67) | £7 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (£1.43) | £2.76 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (£1.32) | £3.68 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 15,186 som (£170) | £122 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (£0.04) | £0.04 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (£31) | £37 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (£0.77) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 581 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 59% 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 £1,634
(145,974 som)
in Bishkek.
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