Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 66% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 392 som (Dirham 17) | Dirham 57 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 som (Dirham 11) | Dirham 32 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 som (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 som (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 7 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 136 som (Dirham 5.73) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (Dirham 5.16) | Dirham 4.88 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 som (Dirham 12) | Dirham 25 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 som (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (Dirham 1.24) | Dirham 4.42 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 som (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 11 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 477 som (Dirham 20) | Dirham 84 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 102 som (Dirham 4.32) | Dirham 10 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (Dirham 1.24) | Dirham 6 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 68% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 72,227 som (Dirham 3,049) | Dirham 12,643 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,421 som (Dirham 1,960) | Dirham 8,909 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,529 som (Dirham 529) | Dirham 760 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,033 som (Dirham 2,239) | Dirham 4,984 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,211 som (Dirham 1,318) | Dirham 3,511 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,421 som (Dirham 271) | Dirham 445 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 819 som (Dirham 35) | Dirham 237 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (Dirham 1,171) | Dirham 1,196 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (Dirham 335) | Dirham 332 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 som (Dirham 18) | Dirham 47 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 511 som (Dirham 22) | Dirham 36 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,731 som (Dirham 115) | Dirham 198 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,306 som (Dirham 97) | Dirham 238 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,264 som (Dirham 307) | Dirham 551 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,577 som (Dirham 278) | Dirham 547 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (Dirham 40,752) | Dirham 125,266 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 som (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 2.99 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,136 som (Dirham 48) | Dirham 72 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 som (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 298 som (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 578 som (Dirham 24) | Dirham 45 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088 som (Dirham 46) | Dirham 329 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 253 som (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 som (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 som (Dirham 6) | Dirham 18 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 som (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 18 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 som (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 18 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 som (Dirham 14) | Dirham 62 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,434 som (Dirham 61) | Dirham 227 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 som (Dirham 21) | Dirham 96 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,059 som (Dirham 129) | Dirham 843 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,661 som (Dirham 112) | Dirham 523 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 342 som (Dirham 14) | Dirham 77 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 194 som (Dirham 8) | Dirham 26 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 som (Dirham 4.92) | Dirham 38 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (Dirham 1,151) | Dirham 1,834 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (Dirham 0.13) | Dirham 1.09 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,873 som (Dirham 121) | Dirham 408 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 308 som (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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