Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 48% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 43% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (117TL) | 213TL | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (75TL) | 158TL | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (51TL) | 79TL | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (18TL) | 26TL | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (39TL) | 50TL | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (32TL) | 27TL | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (87TL) | 118TL | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (23TL) | 33TL | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (10TL) | 27TL | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (27TL) | 51TL | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (155TL) | 344TL | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (26TL) | 66TL | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (9TL) | 14TL | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 43% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (16,825TL) | 27,894TL | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (9,871TL) | 15,445TL | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (782TL) | 2,763TL | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (11,276TL) | 23,916TL | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (6,867TL) | 12,312TL | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (559TL) | 1,023TL | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (263TL) | 398TL | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (8,460TL) | 7,887TL | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (2,420TL) | 2,781TL | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (127TL) | 131TL | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (121TL) | 138TL | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 8% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (814TL) | 1,143TL | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (775TL) | 852TL | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (2,406TL) | 2,018TL | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (2,210TL) | 2,127TL | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 62% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (294,382TL) | 941,582TL | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (15TL) | 34TL | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (269TL) | 675TL | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (153TL) | 160TL | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 48% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (88TL) | 48TL | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (157TL) | 220TL | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (317TL) | 1,380TL | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (67TL) | 83TL | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (61TL) | 97TL | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (48TL) | 64TL | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (23TL) | 60TL | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (38TL) | 78TL | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (98TL) | 443TL | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 49% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (429TL) | 853TL | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (163TL) | 406TL | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (669TL) | 1,202TL | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (672TL) | 1,689TL | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (96TL) | 271TL | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (62TL) | 85TL | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (40TL) | 114TL | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (8,311TL) | 15,352TL | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (0.90TL) | 1.00TL | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (998TL) | 1,426TL | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (33TL) | 105TL | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,507 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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