Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 33% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 172 prices entered by 15 different people.
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 29% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 337 som (290 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | 30% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 202 som (173 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 161 som (138 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 48 som (41 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 95 som (82 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 114 som (98 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 263 som (226 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 82 som (70 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 24 som (20 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 59 som (50 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 473 som (406 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 72 som (62 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 27 som (23 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | 8% |
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 12% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 48,756 som (41,836 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | 25% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 27,915 som (23,953 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,555 som (2,193 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 29,388 som (25,217 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | 5% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,804 som (13,561 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,673 som (1,436 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | 65% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,081 som (928 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 23,912 som (20,518 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | 50% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 8,230 som (7,062 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 592 som (508 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 344 som (295 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | 9% |
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 20% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 3,405 som (2,922 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 2,775 som (2,381 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6,215 som (5,333 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 6,803 som (5,837 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | 77% |
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 950,172 som (815,309 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 42 som (36 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 675 som (579 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 163 som (140 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | 56% |
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 26% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 232 som (199 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | 138% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 636 som (546 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | 9% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,251 som (1,073 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 122 som (105 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | 60% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 191 som (164 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 231 som (198 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 73 som (62 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 93 som (80 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | 51% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 277 som (238 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | 18% |
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 35% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||
| Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 1,343 som (1,153 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 533 som (457 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 3,068 som (2,633 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,930 som (1,656 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | 29% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 250 som (215 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | 69% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 177 som (152 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 137 som (118 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | 15% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 24,164 som (20,734 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 2.96 som (2.54 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | 6% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 2,767 som (2,374 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 82 som (70 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | 79% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 98,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu you would need to make just about 66,056 Ngultrum (76,983 som) in Bishkek.