Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 36% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 33% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Pilsen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (99 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (64 Kč) | 132 Kč | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (43 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (16 Kč) | 22 Kč | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (33 Kč) | 47 Kč | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (28 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (74 Kč) | 87 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (19 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (9 Kč) | 15 Kč | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (23 Kč) | 13 Kč | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (131 Kč) | 106 Kč | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (22 Kč) | 34 Kč | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (7 Kč) | 16 Kč | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 35% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Pilsen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (14,260 Kč) | 13,255 Kč | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (8,366 Kč) | 12,864 Kč | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (663 Kč) | 4,689 Kč | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (9,558 Kč) | 12,247 Kč | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (5,820 Kč) | 9,479 Kč | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (474 Kč) | 3,143 Kč | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (223 Kč) | 324 Kč | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (7,170 Kč) | 9,681 Kč | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (2,051 Kč) | 2,647 Kč | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (108 Kč) | 250 Kč | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (103 Kč) | 151 Kč | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 12% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (690 Kč) | 1,242 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (657 Kč) | 755 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (2,039 Kč) | 1,657 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (1,873 Kč) | 1,358 Kč | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 49% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (249,510 Kč) | 448,187 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (12 Kč) | 34 Kč | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (228 Kč) | 404 Kč | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (130 Kč) | 214 Kč | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 33% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Pilsen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (74 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (133 Kč) | 100 Kč | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (269 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (57 Kč) | 74 Kč | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (51 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (40 Kč) | 74 Kč | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (20 Kč) | 45 Kč | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (32 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (83 Kč) | 204 Kč | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 30% cheaper than in Pilsen (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Pilsen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (363 Kč) | 376 Kč | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (138 Kč) | 314 Kč | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (567 Kč) | 488 Kč | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (570 Kč) | 659 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (81 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (53 Kč) | 54 Kč | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (34 Kč) | 32 Kč | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (7,044 Kč) | 12,254 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (0.77 Kč) | 3.31 Kč | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (846 Kč) | 560 Kč | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (28 Kč) | 100 Kč | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 134 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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