- 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 (4,602 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 som (1,924 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 som (1,794 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 som (504 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 som (810 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 som (613 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (1,808 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (630 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (213 Franc) | 879 Franc | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (459 Franc) | 570 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (4,312 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 65 som (558 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (212 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 (432,808 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,771 som (247,804 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (24,847 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (331,447 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (154,792 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (16,106 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,722 som (14,833 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (204,572 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (72,893 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 710 som (6,117 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (1,962 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (31,835 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,641 som (22,746 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,910 som (50,907 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,496 som (55,954 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 907,323 som (7,814,874 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (364 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (4,754 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (1,475 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | - 69% | |
| 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 (1,925 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (1,723 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 784 som (6,749 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (861 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (1,282 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (1,309 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (639 Franc) | 974 Franc | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (777 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (2,562 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (9,055 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (4,252 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (16,092 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (22,103 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (2,054 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (1,101 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (1,015 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | - 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 17,291 som (148,927 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 16% | |
| 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 (23,535 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (593 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 343 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 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
1,562,500 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 725,728 Franc
(84,258 som)
in Bishkek.
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