- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Ivory Coast
- Bishkek
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 52% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 534 som (4,579 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 som (1,914 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 som (1,785 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 som (502 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 som (806 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 som (610 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (1,799 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (627 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (212 Franc) | 879 Franc | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (457 Franc) | 570 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (4,291 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 65 som (555 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (211 Franc) | 366 Franc | - 42% | |
| 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 | 50,250 som (430,669 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,771 som (246,580 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (24,725 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (329,809 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (154,027 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (16,026 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,722 som (14,759 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (203,561 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (72,533 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 710 som (6,087 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (1,953 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 30% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (31,678 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,641 som (22,634 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,910 som (50,655 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,496 som (55,677 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (7,649,288 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (362 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (4,731 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (1,468 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (1,915 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (1,714 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 784 som (6,716 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (857 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (1,275 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (1,303 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (636 Franc) | 974 Franc | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (773 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (2,550 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 45% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (9,010 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (4,231 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (16,013 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (21,993 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (2,044 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (1,096 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (1,010 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | - 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 17,291 som (148,191 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (29 Franc) | 98 Franc | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (23,419 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (590 Franc) | 915 Franc | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 344 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,560,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,641,531 Franc
(191,531 som)
in Bishkek.
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