Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 4% more expensive than in Astana (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 5% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Astana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 392 som (2,387 KZT) | 2,146 KZT | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 som (1,589 KZT) | 2,240 KZT | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 som (1,115 KZT) | 1,050 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 som (344 KZT) | 461 KZT | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 136 som (828 KZT) | 841 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (745 KZT) | 946 KZT | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 som (1,796 KZT) | 2,294 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 som (449 KZT) | 565 KZT | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (179 KZT) | 176 KZT | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 som (493 KZT) | 304 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 477 som (2,908 KZT) | 3,114 KZT | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 102 som (624 KZT) | 576 KZT | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (178 KZT) | 234 KZT | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 39% more expensive than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Astana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 72,227 som (440,072 KZT) | 317,250 KZT | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,421 som (282,838 KZT) | 232,201 KZT | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,529 som (76,336 KZT) | 20,124 KZT | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,033 som (323,124 KZT) | 182,733 KZT | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,211 som (190,163 KZT) | 152,209 KZT | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,421 som (39,120 KZT) | 14,655 KZT | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 819 som (4,992 KZT) | 4,600 KZT | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (169,010 KZT) | 131,573 KZT | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (48,339 KZT) | 39,836 KZT | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 som (2,564 KZT) | 4,002 KZT | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 511 som (3,115 KZT) | 5,613 KZT | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 28% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Astana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,731 som (16,642 KZT) | 31,167 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,306 som (14,050 KZT) | 20,130 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,264 som (44,259 KZT) | 38,253 KZT | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,577 som (40,072 KZT) | 50,393 KZT | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 9% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Astana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (5,881,256 KZT) | 7,152,790 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 som (300 KZT) | 220 KZT | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,136 som (6,921 KZT) | 8,283 KZT | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 428 som (2,610 KZT) | 2,383 KZT | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 7% more expensive than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Astana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 298 som (1,814 KZT) | 1,227 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 578 som (3,523 KZT) | 2,147 KZT | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088 som (6,630 KZT) | 5,314 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 253 som (1,544 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 som (1,076 KZT) | 1,136 KZT | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 som (915 KZT) | 1,229 KZT | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 som (542 KZT) | 566 KZT | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 103 som (630 KZT) | 520 KZT | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 som (2,073 KZT) | 3,504 KZT | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Astana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,434 som (8,739 KZT) | 8,690 KZT | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 som (3,045 KZT) | 2,818 KZT | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,059 som (18,638 KZT) | 10,988 KZT | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,661 som (16,212 KZT) | 15,065 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 342 som (2,085 KZT) | 2,261 KZT | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 194 som (1,179 KZT) | 999 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 som (710 KZT) | 805 KZT | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (166,044 KZT) | 219,102 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (18 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,873 som (17,502 KZT) | 25,049 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 308 som (1,877 KZT) | 584 KZT | + 221% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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