- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Japan
- Bishkek
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 479 som (¥784) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 224 som (¥367) | ¥1,200 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 222 som (¥363) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (¥93) | ¥168 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (¥156) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 som (¥101) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (¥344) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (¥120) | ¥600 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (¥43) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (¥87) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (¥820) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (¥105) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (¥41) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,428 som (¥77,662) | ¥82,500 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,949 som (¥45,765) | ¥85,000 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (¥4,724) | ¥15,000 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (¥63,012) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (¥29,428) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (¥3,062) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,755 som (¥2,874) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (¥38,892) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (¥13,858) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 693 som (¥1,135) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (¥373) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (¥6,052) | ¥7,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (¥4,593) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (¥8,269) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (¥8,690) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (¥1,461,445) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (¥69) | ¥158 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (¥904) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (¥279) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (¥366) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (¥327) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (¥1,040) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (¥164) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (¥244) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (¥249) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (¥121) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (¥148) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (¥487) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (¥1,721) | ¥5,000 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (¥808) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (¥3,059) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (¥4,202) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (¥390) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (¥209) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (¥193) | ¥550 | - 65% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (¥5) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (¥4,474) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (¥113) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥247,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥207,606
(126,786 som)
in Bishkek.
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