- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Ivory Coast
- Bishkek
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 443 som (3,446 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 222 som (1,727 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 168 som (1,307 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (377 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (749 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 som (729 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (1,634 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 som (599 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (200 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (414 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (3,500 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (497 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (286 Franc) | 390 Franc | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,637 som (370,879 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,896 som (217,190 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,711 som (21,109 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,748 som (286,104 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,288 som (142,380 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,871 som (14,565 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,702 som (13,252 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 24,714 som (192,409 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (65,890 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 662 som (5,157 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (1,774 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (28,777 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (21,839 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (39,315 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (41,316 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 61% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (6,948,708 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (332 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 som (5,406 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 476 som (3,708 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (1,740 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (1,557 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (4,947 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (778 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (1,159 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (1,184 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (578 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (702 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 291 som (2,268 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 47% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (8,185 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 492 som (3,832 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (14,546 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (19,979 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (1,857 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (996 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (934 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (26 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,662 som (20,723 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (536 Franc) | 889 Franc | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 255 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,630,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,542,400 Franc
(198,109 som)
in Bishkek.
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