- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Bishkek
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 24% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 479 som (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 150 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 224 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 86 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 222 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 48 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 36 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 22 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 168 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,428 som (Mex$ 12,344) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,949 som (Mex$ 7,274) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (Mex$ 10,015) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (Mex$ 4,677) | Mex$ 4,749 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 538 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,755 som (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 464 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (Mex$ 6,182) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (Mex$ 2,203) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 693 som (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 47 | + 285% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 65 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (Mex$ 962) | Mex$ 807 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 543 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 917 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 44% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (Mex$ 232,287) | Mex$ 280,573 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 14 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 453 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 124 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 45% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 73 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 269 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 420 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 74 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 41 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 61 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 102 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 282 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 126 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 767 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 783 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 76 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 53 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 32 | - 5% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (Mex$ 0.86) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 667 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 46 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 485 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.26026
MXN
/
KGS
Do you live in Zapopan? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 6% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Osaka is 23% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 21% more expensive than in Montreal
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Monterrey (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Managua (Nicaragua)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tbilisi (Georgia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Muscat (Oman)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gurgaon (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chandigarh (India)
Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 19% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 43,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 34,725
(133,422 som)
in Bishkek.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Chişinău costs 4,000 Leu (4 minutes ago)
- 1 kg of boneless chicken breast in Juiz de Fora costs R$ 5.50 (22 minutes ago)
- 440 ml domestic beer in the supermarket in Cape Town costs R 11 (40 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Manama costs Dinar 50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in London costs £70 (about 1 hour ago)
- Ipad air 2, 64gb in Dhaka costs Taka 30 (about 1 hour ago)