Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (242 Birr) | 553 Birr | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (155 Birr) | 594 Birr | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (105 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (38 Birr) | 111 Birr | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (81 Birr) | 172 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (67 Birr) | 71 Birr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (180 Birr) | 294 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (47 Birr) | 362 Birr | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (22 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (55 Birr) | 52 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (320 Birr) | 861 Birr | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (55 Birr) | 80 Birr | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (18 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 59% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (34,727 Birr) | 94,181 Birr | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (20,374 Birr) | 58,884 Birr | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (1,614 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (23,275 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (14,173 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (1,153 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (544 Birr) | 1,110 Birr | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (17,461 Birr) | 37,195 Birr | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (4,994 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (262 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (251 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 15% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (1,680 Birr) | 3,054 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (1,600 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (4,966 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (4,561 Birr) | 4,189 Birr | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 55% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (607,625 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (30 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (555 Birr) | 1,033 Birr | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (317 Birr) | 344 Birr | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 77% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (181 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (325 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (655 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (138 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (125 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (98 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (48 Birr) | 124 Birr | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (79 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (202 Birr) | 230 Birr | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (885 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (337 Birr) | 281 Birr | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (1,382 Birr) | 3,420 Birr | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (1,388 Birr) | 2,154 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (198 Birr) | 366 Birr | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (128 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (83 Birr) | 59 Birr | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (17,155 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (1.86 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (2,060 Birr) | 1,949 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (68 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 96% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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