Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 236% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
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Food | + 259% | |||
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Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (1,376 som) | 392 som | + 251% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (868 som) | 261 som | + 233% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.96 (533 som) | 183 som | + 191% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (90 som) | 56 som | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.89 (438 som) | 136 som | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (358 som) | 122 som | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.84 (433 som) | 295 som | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.85 (434 som) | 74 som | + 490% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (212 som) | 29 som | + 623% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.75 (426 som) | 81 som | + 426% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (1,538 som) | 477 som | + 222% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (255 som) | 78 som | + 226% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (184 som) | 29 som | + 528% | |
Housing | + 185% | |||
Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,200 (196,924 som) | 72,227 som | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,593 (142,629 som) | 46,421 som | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (15,774 som) | 12,529 som | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,618 (144,798 som) | 53,033 som | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,278 (114,355 som) | 31,211 som | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (11,412 som) | 6,421 som | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (4,603 som) | 819 som | + 462% | |
40” flat screen tv | $258 (23,117 som) | 27,739 som | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (13,869 som) | 7,934 som | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (1,069 som) | 421 som | + 154% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (2,038 som) | 511 som | + 299% | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (5,433 som) | 2,731 som | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (3,819 som) | 2,306 som | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (8,704 som) | 7,264 som | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (13,570 som) | 6,577 som | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 346% | |||
Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 346% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,132 (2,697,127 som) | 965,267 som | + 179% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (74 som) | 49 som | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (7,602 som) | 1,133 som | + 571% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (1,733 som) | 412 som | + 321% | |
Personal Care | + 342% | |||
Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 342% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.29 (473 som) | 298 som | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (1,690 som) | 578 som | + 192% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $181 (16,184 som) | 1,088 som | + 1387% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (724 som) | 253 som | + 186% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.36 (390 som) | 177 som | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (642 som) | 150 som | + 327% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (383 som) | 89 som | + 330% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (159 som) | 103 som | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (2,990 som) | 340 som | + 779% | |
Entertainment | + 209% | |||
Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Charlotte, North Carolina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (4,856 som) | 1,434 som | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (2,392 som) | 500 som | + 379% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $216 (19,355 som) | 3,059 som | + 533% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (8,150 som) | 2,661 som | + 206% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (1,291 som) | 342 som | + 277% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (472 som) | 194 som | + 144% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (519 som) | 117 som | + 345% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $574 (51,339 som) | 27,252 som | + 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (15 som) | 2.96 som | + 394% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (6,101 som) | 3,372 som | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (738 som) | 115 som | + 542% | |
TOTAL | + 236% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 300 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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