Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Ashkhabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (15 Manat) | 44 Manat | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (10 Manat) | 21 Manat | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (7 Manat) | 10 Manat | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (2.41 Manat) | 3.38 Manat | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 som (4.93 Manat) | 5.25 Manat | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 som (4.25 Manat) | 8 Manat | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (11 Manat) | 16 Manat | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (3.00 Manat) | 11 Manat | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 som (1.31 Manat) | 3.99 Manat | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (3.51 Manat) | 7 Manat | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 502 som (20 Manat) | 66 Manat | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 som (3.37 Manat) | 3.80 Manat | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 som (1.27 Manat) | 2.64 Manat | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 48% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Ashkhabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,505 som (2,062 Manat) | 3,331 Manat | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (1,296 Manat) | 2,551 Manat | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,438 som (98 Manat) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (1,480 Manat) | 2,850 Manat | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (901 Manat) | 2,100 Manat | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (73 Manat) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 918 som (37 Manat) | 188 Manat | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (1,111 Manat) | 879 Manat | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (318 Manat) | 418 Manat | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (17 Manat) | 35 Manat | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 som (13 Manat) | 50 Manat | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Ashkhabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (107 Manat) | 280 Manat | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (102 Manat) | 287 Manat | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (316 Manat) | 325 Manat | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (290 Manat) | 366 Manat | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 43% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Ashkhabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (38,646 Manat) | 181,927 Manat | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (1.92 Manat) | 1.00 Manat | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 961 som (38 Manat) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 259 som (10 Manat) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Ashkhabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (12 Manat) | 100 Manat | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (21 Manat) | 85 Manat | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (42 Manat) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (9 Manat) | 34 Manat | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (8 Manat) | 13 Manat | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (6 Manat) | 17 Manat | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (3.08 Manat) | 11 Manat | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (5.01 Manat) | 10 Manat | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (13 Manat) | 28 Manat | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Ashkhabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (56 Manat) | 81 Manat | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (21 Manat) | 168 Manat | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (88 Manat) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (88 Manat) | 296 Manat | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (13 Manat) | 35 Manat | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (8 Manat) | 10 Manat | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 136 som (5.43 Manat) | 11 Manat | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (1,091 Manat) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (0.12 Manat) | 0.45 Manat | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (131 Manat) | 179 Manat | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 som (4.36 Manat) | 66 Manat | - 93% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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