Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Toulouse (France)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 69% cheaper than in Toulouse (France) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Toulouse | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (€4.07) | €19 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (€2.60) | €10 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (€1.76) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (€0.64) | €1.07 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 129 som (€1.37) | €3.37 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 som (€1.13) | €3.54 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (€3.03) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (€0.80) | €2.75 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 som (€0.36) | €1.86 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (€0.93) | €1.42 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 508 som (€5.38) | €5.88 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 87 som (€0.92) | €2.04 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (€0.31) | €1.09 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 60% cheaper than in Toulouse (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,167 som (€584) | €1,470 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (€343) | €1,043 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,564 som (€27) | €166 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (€392) | €787 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (€238) | €606 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (€19) | €68 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 864 som (€9) | €19 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (€294) | €346 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (€84) | €58 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (€4.41) | €5.98 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 398 som (€4.22) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 27% cheaper than in Toulouse (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (€27) | €29 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (€84) | €82 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (€77) | €97 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 72% cheaper than in Toulouse (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (€10,221) | €23,896 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (€0.51) | €1.77 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 som (€9) | €47 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 503 som (€5.33) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 52% cheaper than in Toulouse (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (€3.05) | €4.95 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (€5.46) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (€11) | €25 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (€2.33) | €3.72 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (€2.11) | €4.37 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (€1.65) | €3.30 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (€0.81) | €2.45 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (€1.32) | €1.73 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 321 som (€3.40) | €24 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 56% cheaper than in Toulouse (France) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Toulouse | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (€15) | €37 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (€5.67) | €23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (€23) | €28 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (€23) | €51 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (€3.34) | €8 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (€2.15) | €4.40 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 som (€1.40) | €4.63 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (€289) | €504 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (€0.03) | €0.11 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 108 som (€1.14) | €10 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 191 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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