Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (139 NT$) | 190 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (89 NT$) | 159 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (60 NT$) | 105 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (22 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (47 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (39 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (104 NT$) | 172 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (27 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (12 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (32 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (184 NT$) | 511 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (31 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (10 NT$) | 24 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 42% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (19,983 NT$) | 39,844 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (11,724 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (929 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (13,393 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (8,156 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (664 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (313 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (10,048 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (2,874 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (151 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (144 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 23% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (967 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (921 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (2,858 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (2,624 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 59% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (349,638 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (17 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (319 NT$) | 736 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (182 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (104 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (187 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (377 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (80 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (72 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (56 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (28 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (45 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (116 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 54% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (509 NT$) | 582 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (194 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (795 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (799 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (114 NT$) | 286 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (74 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (48 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (9,871 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (1.07 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (1,185 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (39 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 82 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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