- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Bishkek
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 15% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 443 som (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 119 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 222 som (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 91 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 168 som (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 52 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 31 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 som (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 58 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 som (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 38 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 16 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 176 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,242 som (Mex$ 14,510) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,373 som (Mex$ 7,905) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,711 som (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 35,644 som (Mex$ 10,294) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,979 som (Mex$ 5,192) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,871 som (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 620 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,787 som (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 432 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 24,714 som (Mex$ 7,137) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (Mex$ 2,444) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 662 som (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 36 | + 428% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 75 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 43% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 787 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 523 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (Mex$ 1,458) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (Mex$ 1,533) | Mex$ 934 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 36% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (Mex$ 257,749) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 694 som (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 543 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 476 som (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 103 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 65 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 225 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 436 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 66 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 39 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 50 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 291 som (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 101 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 4% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,172 som (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 282 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 493 som (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 140 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 734 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,921 som (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 722 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 79 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 47 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (Mex$ 0.96) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,662 som (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 641 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 473 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28879
MXN
/
KGS
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 58,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 50,579
(175,140 som)
in Bishkek.
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