- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Spain
- Bishkek
- Algeciras
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 42% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 443 som (€5.19) | €9 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 222 som (€2.60) | €6 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 215 som (€2.53) | €4.15 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 som (€0.58) | €0.73 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 som (€1.12) | €1.83 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 som (€1.01) | €1.00 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (€2.46) | €7 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 som (€0.90) | €1.04 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (€0.30) | €0.67 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (€0.62) | €0.47 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (€5.28) | €12 | - 57% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (€0.75) | €1.37 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (€0.43) | €0.82 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 28% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,637 som (€559) | €528 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,896 som (€327) | €343 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,711 som (€32) | €103 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,748 som (€431) | €575 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,288 som (€215) | €275 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,871 som (€22) | €80 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,702 som (€20) | €34 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | 24,714 som (€290) | €406 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (€99) | €92 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 662 som (€8) | €2.00 | + 289% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (€2.67) | €9 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 3% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (€43) | €48 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (€33) | €28 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (€59) | €75 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (€62) | €75 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (€10,472) | €24,340 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (€0.50) | €1.38 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 694 som (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 476 som (€5.59) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 32% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (€2.62) | €5.00 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (€2.35) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (€7) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (€1.17) | €12 | - 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (€1.75) | €2.50 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (€1.78) | €2.00 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (€0.87) | €1.65 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (€1.06) | €1.51 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 291 som (€3.42) | €10 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 46% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (€12) | €22 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 492 som (€5.77) | €14 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (€22) | €83 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (€2.80) | €8 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (€1.50) | €3.70 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (€1.41) | €3.42 | - 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €700 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (€0.04) | €0.28 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,662 som (€31) | €37 | - 15% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (€0.81) | €4.49 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 40% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,500
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €894
(76,225 som)
in Bishkek.
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