- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Ivory Coast
- Bishkek
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 57% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 479 som (3,872 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 224 som (1,813 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 222 som (1,794 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (458 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (771 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 som (499 Franc) | 987 Franc | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (1,697 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (592 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (211 Franc) | 764 Franc | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (431 Franc) | 532 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (4,049 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (516 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (204 Franc) | 339 Franc | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,428 som (383,507 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,949 som (225,995 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (23,327 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (311,166 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (145,320 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (15,120 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,755 som (14,194 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (192,054 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (68,433 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 693 som (5,603 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (1,842 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (29,887 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (22,682 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (40,832 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (42,911 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 65% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (7,216,885 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (342 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (4,464 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (1,379 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (1,807 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (1,617 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (5,138 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (808 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (1,203 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (1,229 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (600 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (730 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (2,405 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | - 64% | |
| 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 (8,501 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (3,992 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (15,107 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (20,750 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (1,928 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (1,034 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (953 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 15,186 som (122,791 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (27 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (22,095 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (557 Franc) | 888 Franc | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 430 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,210,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,424,890 Franc
(176,215 som)
in Bishkek.
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