Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 50% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 346 som (¥563) | ¥1,000 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 222 som (¥362) | ¥700 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 138 som (¥224) | ¥450 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 som (¥89) | ¥250 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 som (¥198) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (¥185) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 242 som (¥394) | ¥2,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 som (¥130) | ¥800 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 som (¥48) | ¥321 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 som (¥115) | ¥250 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 434 som (¥706) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (¥116) | ¥225 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (¥56) | ¥200 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 36% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,442 som (¥82,033) | ¥110,000 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,403 som (¥49,444) | ¥68,571 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,438 som (¥3,965) | ¥60,000 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,813 som (¥46,858) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,149 som (¥26,263) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (¥2,980) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,070 som (¥1,740) | ¥5,400 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (¥45,112) | ¥99,999 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (¥12,903) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 som (¥814) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (¥559) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 48% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,515 som (¥5,716) | ¥8,900 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,821 som (¥4,588) | ¥8,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,021 som (¥11,418) | ¥5,900 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (¥11,063) | ¥53,950 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 68% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (¥1,569,807) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (¥78) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 677 som (¥1,101) | ¥16,000 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 190 som (¥309) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 8% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 259 som (¥422) | ¥900 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 688 som (¥1,120) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,174 som (¥1,909) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 212 som (¥345) | ¥899 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 192 som (¥312) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 235 som (¥382) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 som (¥129) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 97 som (¥157) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 275 som (¥447) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 41% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (¥2,184) | ¥3,000 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 565 som (¥919) | ¥4,000 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (¥4,990) | ¥65,000 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,324 som (¥3,780) | ¥8,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 241 som (¥392) | ¥900 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (¥284) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 136 som (¥220) | ¥600 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (¥44,320) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (¥5) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,207 som (¥5,216) | ¥8,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 90 som (¥147) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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