Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 24% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (﷼ 167,527) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (﷼ 100,133) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (﷼ 80,103) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (﷼ 23,674) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (﷼ 47,371) | ﷼ 55,631 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (﷼ 56,817) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (﷼ 130,641) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (﷼ 40,660) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (﷼ 11,736) | ﷼ 25,000 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (﷼ 29,111) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (﷼ 235,034) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (﷼ 35,698) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (﷼ 13,524) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 9% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (﷼ 24,209,309) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (﷼ 13,860,881) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (﷼ 1,268,871) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (﷼ 14,592,131) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (﷼ 7,847,073) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (﷼ 830,701) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (﷼ 536,747) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (﷼ 11,873,194) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (﷼ 4,086,450) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (﷼ 293,735) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 487% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (﷼ 170,752) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 116% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (﷼ 1,690,912) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (﷼ 1,378,094) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (﷼ 3,086,206) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (﷼ 3,377,698) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 20% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (﷼ 471,795,589) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (﷼ 20,706) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (﷼ 335,055) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (﷼ 80,785) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 10% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (﷼ 115,372) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (﷼ 315,682) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (﷼ 621,014) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (﷼ 60,559) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (﷼ 94,761) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (﷼ 114,753) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (﷼ 36,000) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (﷼ 46,317) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (﷼ 137,697) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (﷼ 666,949) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (﷼ 264,572) | ﷼ 300,000 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (﷼ 1,523,574) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (﷼ 958,386) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (﷼ 124,307) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (﷼ 88,118) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (﷼ 68,091) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (﷼ 11,998,172) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (﷼ 1,471) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,767 som (﷼ 1,373,997) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (﷼ 40,612) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 114 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 25,800,000 in Kerman you would need to make just about ﷼ 24,588,052 (49,519 som) in Bishkek.
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