Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 44% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (12 Lari) | 30 Lari | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (7 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (5.04 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (1.82 Lari) | 5.40 Lari | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (3.90 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (3.22 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (9 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (2.28 Lari) | 4.09 Lari | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (1.04 Lari) | 2.62 Lari | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (2.65 Lari) | 3.90 Lari | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (15 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (2.63 Lari) | 4.52 Lari | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (0.87 Lari) | 1.50 Lari | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 44% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (1,670 Lari) | 3,190 Lari | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (980 Lari) | 1,861 Lari | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (78 Lari) | 170 Lari | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (1,119 Lari) | 2,318 Lari | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (681 Lari) | 1,373 Lari | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (55 Lari) | 113 Lari | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (26 Lari) | 22 Lari | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (840 Lari) | 1,260 Lari | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (240 Lari) | 287 Lari | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (13 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (12 Lari) | 14 Lari | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 7% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Batumi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (81 Lari) | 45 Lari | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (77 Lari) | 101 Lari | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (239 Lari) | 249 Lari | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (219 Lari) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 32% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (29,216 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (1.46 Lari) | 4.06 Lari | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (27 Lari) | 54 Lari | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (15 Lari) | 16 Lari | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 70% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (9 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (16 Lari) | 79 Lari | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (31 Lari) | 108 Lari | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (7 Lari) | 22 Lari | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (6 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (4.72 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (2.33 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (3.79 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (10 Lari) | 26 Lari | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 42% cheaper than in Batumi (Georgia) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Batumi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (43 Lari) | 46 Lari | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (16 Lari) | 18 Lari | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (66 Lari) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (67 Lari) | 104 Lari | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (10 Lari) | 15 Lari | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (6 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (3.99 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (825 Lari) | 1,707 Lari | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (0.09 Lari) | 0.49 Lari | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (99 Lari) | 120 Lari | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (3.26 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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