Cost of living in Palermo (Italy) is 102% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
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Food | + 141% | |||
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Food in Palermo (Italy) is 141% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Palermo | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (925 som) | 392 som | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (883 som) | 261 som | + 239% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (415 som) | 183 som | + 127% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (101 som) | 56 som | + 80% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.18 (308 som) | 136 som | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (158 som) | 122 som | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (532 som) | 295 som | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.54 (149 som) | 74 som | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (106 som) | 29 som | + 260% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.73 (264 som) | 81 som | + 227% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (703 som) | 477 som | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (218 som) | 78 som | + 179% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (93 som) | 29 som | + 218% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Palermo (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Palermo | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €824 (79,693 som) | 72,227 som | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €513 (49,621 som) | 46,421 som | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (9,864 som) | 12,529 som | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €520 (50,302 som) | 53,033 som | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (32,458 som) | 31,211 som | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (8,284 som) | 6,421 som | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 (1,980 som) | 819 som | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | €325 (31,443 som) | 27,739 som | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (10,559 som) | 7,934 som | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.30 (319 som) | 421 som | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (722 som) | 511 som | + 41% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Palermo (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (8,849 som) | 2,731 som | + 224% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (2,488 som) | 2,306 som | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (8,816 som) | 7,264 som | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (9,650 som) | 6,577 som | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 213% | |||
Transportation in Palermo (Italy) is 213% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,537 (1,987,025 som) | 965,267 som | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (165 som) | 49 som | + 235% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (4,247 som) | 1,133 som | + 275% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (1,052 som) | 412 som | + 155% | |
Personal Care | + 132% | |||
Personal Care in Palermo (Italy) is 132% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Palermo | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (743 som) | 298 som | + 149% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (749 som) | 578 som | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (6,425 som) | 1,088 som | + 490% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (471 som) | 253 som | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (322 som) | 177 som | + 82% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.66 (258 som) | 150 som | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (168 som) | 89 som | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (164 som) | 103 som | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (1,159 som) | 340 som | + 241% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Palermo (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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Palermo | Bishkek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (2,516 som) | 1,434 som | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (1,363 som) | 500 som | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (6,009 som) | 3,059 som | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (4,258 som) | 2,661 som | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (607 som) | 342 som | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.80 (174 som) | 194 som | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.51 (437 som) | 117 som | + 275% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €541 (52,345 som) | 27,252 som | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (16 som) | 2.96 som | + 451% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (4,740 som) | 3,372 som | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.22 (505 som) | 115 som | + 339% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 113 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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