Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 69% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada)
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 73% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada) | ||||
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Bishkek | Calgary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 392 som (C$5.90) | C$24 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 som (C$3.93) | C$14 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 som (C$2.76) | C$11 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 som (C$0.85) | C$2.80 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 136 som (C$2.05) | C$5.68 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (C$1.84) | C$5.36 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 som (C$4.44) | C$10 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 som (C$1.11) | C$5.60 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (C$0.44) | C$2.94 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 som (C$1.22) | C$4.00 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 477 som (C$7) | C$21 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 78 som (C$1.18) | C$3.30 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (C$0.44) | C$3.11 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 64% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada) | ||||
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Bishkek | Calgary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 72,227 som (C$1,088) | C$3,102 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,421 som (C$700) | C$2,085 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,529 som (C$189) | C$357 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,033 som (C$799) | C$1,567 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,211 som (C$470) | C$1,300 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,421 som (C$97) | C$167 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 819 som (C$12) | C$80 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (C$418) | C$453 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (C$120) | C$293 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 som (C$6) | C$11 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 511 som (C$8) | C$38 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 40% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada) | ||||
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Bishkek | Calgary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,731 som (C$41) | C$75 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,306 som (C$35) | C$67 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,264 som (C$109) | C$113 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,577 som (C$99) | C$144 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 76% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 76% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada) | ||||
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Bishkek | Calgary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (C$14,546) | C$31,462 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 som (C$0.74) | C$1.56 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,133 som (C$17) | C$106 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 410 som (C$6) | C$24 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 67% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada) | ||||
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Bishkek | Calgary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 298 som (C$4.49) | C$11 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 578 som (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088 som (C$16) | C$87 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 253 som (C$3.82) | C$11 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 som (C$2.66) | C$5.70 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 som (C$2.26) | C$8 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 som (C$1.34) | C$4.21 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 103 som (C$1.56) | C$3.37 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 som (C$5.13) | C$33 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 68% cheaper than in Calgary (Canada) | ||||
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Bishkek | Calgary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,434 som (C$22) | C$61 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 som (C$8) | C$32 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,059 som (C$46) | C$182 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,661 som (C$40) | C$102 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 342 som (C$5.16) | C$14 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 194 som (C$2.92) | C$5.23 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 som (C$1.76) | C$7 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (C$411) | C$591 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (C$0.04) | C$0.51 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,372 som (C$51) | C$81 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 som (C$1.73) | C$17 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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