Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 6% cheaper than in Szolnok (Hungary)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 8% cheaper than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Bishkek | Szolnok | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 392 som (1,610 Ft) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 som (1,071 Ft) | 1,768 Ft | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 som (752 Ft) | 880 Ft | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 som (232 Ft) | 267 Ft | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 136 som (558 Ft) | 594 Ft | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 122 som (503 Ft) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 som (1,211 Ft) | 976 Ft | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 som (303 Ft) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (121 Ft) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 81 som (332 Ft) | 282 Ft | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 477 som (1,961 Ft) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 78 som (321 Ft) | 373 Ft | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (120 Ft) | 194 Ft | - 38% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 72,227 som (296,764 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,421 som (190,733 Ft) | 135,190 Ft | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,529 som (51,477 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 53,033 som (217,900 Ft) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 31,211 som (128,237 Ft) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,421 som (26,381 Ft) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 819 som (3,367 Ft) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (113,973 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (32,598 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 421 som (1,729 Ft) | 3,537 Ft | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 511 som (2,100 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,731 som (11,222 Ft) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,306 som (9,475 Ft) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,264 som (29,846 Ft) | 18,715 Ft | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,577 som (27,023 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 19% cheaper than in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (3,966,047 Ft) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 som (203 Ft) | 444 Ft | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,133 som (4,655 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 412 som (1,694 Ft) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 298 som (1,223 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 578 som (2,376 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088 som (4,471 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 253 som (1,041 Ft) | 1,547 Ft | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 177 som (726 Ft) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 som (617 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 89 som (366 Ft) | 461 Ft | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 103 som (425 Ft) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 340 som (1,398 Ft) | 2,234 Ft | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Szolnok (Hungary) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,434 som (5,893 Ft) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 som (2,053 Ft) | 3,106 Ft | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,059 som (12,569 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,661 som (10,932 Ft) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 342 som (1,406 Ft) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 194 som (795 Ft) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 117 som (479 Ft) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (111,973 Ft) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (12 Ft) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,372 som (13,856 Ft) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 115 som (472 Ft) | 1,599 Ft | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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