Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 25% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (1,192 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (712 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (570 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (169 Ft) | 206 Ft | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (337 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (404 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (929 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (289 Ft) | 297 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (83 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (207 Ft) | 239 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (1,672 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (254 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (96 Ft) | 112 Ft | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 11% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (172,193 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (98,588 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (9,025 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (103,789 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (55,814 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (5,909 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (3,818 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (84,450 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (29,066 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (2,089 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (1,215 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 7% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (12,027 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (9,802 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (21,951 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (24,025 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 57% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (3,355,733 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (147 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (2,383 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (575 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 27% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (821 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (2,245 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (4,417 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (431 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (674 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (816 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (256 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (329 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (979 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (4,744 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (1,882 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (10,837 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (6,817 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (884 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (627 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (484 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (85,339 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (10 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,126 som (11,041 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (289 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 250 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 377,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 267,574 Ft (75,763 som) in Bishkek.
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