Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 9% cheaper than in Mbabane (Swaziland)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Mbabane (Swaziland) | ||||
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Bishkek | Mbabane | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 392 som (Lilangeni83) | Lilangeni62 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 som (Lilangeni55) | Lilangeni64 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 som (Lilangeni39) | Lilangeni35 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 som (Lilangeni12) | Lilangeni16 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 136 som (Lilangeni29) | Lilangeni30 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (Lilangeni26) | Lilangeni29 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 som (Lilangeni63) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 som (Lilangeni16) | Lilangeni24 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (Lilangeni6) | Lilangeni27 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 som (Lilangeni17) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 477 som (Lilangeni102) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 78 som (Lilangeni17) | Lilangeni21 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (Lilangeni6) | - | - | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 17% more expensive than in Mbabane (Swaziland) | ||||
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Bishkek | Mbabane | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 72,227 som (Lilangeni15,366) | Lilangeni8,685 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,421 som (Lilangeni9,876) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,529 som (Lilangeni2,665) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,033 som (Lilangeni11,283) | Lilangeni5,938 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,211 som (Lilangeni6,640) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,421 som (Lilangeni1,366) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 819 som (Lilangeni174) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (Lilangeni5,902) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (Lilangeni1,688) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 som (Lilangeni90) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 511 som (Lilangeni109) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Mbabane (Swaziland) | ||||
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Bishkek | Mbabane | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,731 som (Lilangeni581) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,306 som (Lilangeni491) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,264 som (Lilangeni1,545) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,577 som (Lilangeni1,399) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 37% cheaper than in Mbabane (Swaziland) | ||||
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Bishkek | Mbabane | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (Lilangeni205,362) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 som (Lilangeni10) | Lilangeni14 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,133 som (Lilangeni241) | Lilangeni644 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 412 som (Lilangeni88) | Lilangeni191 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Mbabane (Swaziland) | ||||
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Bishkek | Mbabane | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 298 som (Lilangeni63) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 578 som (Lilangeni123) | Lilangeni93 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088 som (Lilangeni231) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 253 som (Lilangeni54) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 som (Lilangeni38) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 som (Lilangeni32) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 som (Lilangeni19) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 103 som (Lilangeni22) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 som (Lilangeni72) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Mbabane (Swaziland) | ||||
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Bishkek | Mbabane | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,434 som (Lilangeni305) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 som (Lilangeni106) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,059 som (Lilangeni651) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,661 som (Lilangeni566) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 342 som (Lilangeni73) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 194 som (Lilangeni41) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 som (Lilangeni25) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (Lilangeni5,798) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (Lilangeni0.63) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,372 som (Lilangeni717) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 som (Lilangeni24) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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