Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 351 som (2,341 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 210 som (1,402 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (1,075 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 som (329 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 102 som (679 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (816 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 264 som (1,762 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (546 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (168 Franc) | 757 Franc | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 som (427 Franc) | 627 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 463 som (3,089 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 74 som (495 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 som (213 Franc) | 294 Franc | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 69% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,498 som (343,587 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,119 som (194,280 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,725 som (18,179 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,224 som (194,979 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (105,440 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,801 som (12,017 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,002 som (6,686 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 24,524 som (163,623 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,102 som (54,058 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 531 som (3,540 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,514 som (23,443 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,822 som (18,825 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,021 som (46,841 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (45,386 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 69% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,015 som (6,438,475 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (278 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 677 som (4,516 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 172 som (1,146 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 39% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 259 som (1,729 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 281 som (1,875 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,174 som (7,832 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 212 som (1,416 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 som (1,279 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 235 som (1,566 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 som (470 Franc) | 890 Franc | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 som (644 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 som (1,835 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (8,962 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 530 som (3,538 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,845 som (18,983 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,324 som (15,509 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 241 som (1,606 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (1,167 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 136 som (904 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,281 som (182,018 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 95 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,527 som (16,860 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (554 Franc) | 844 Franc | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2021.
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