- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Bishkek
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 31% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 403 som (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 179 | 36% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 193 som (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 91 | 40% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 177 som (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 37 | 35% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 17 | 3% |
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12 eggs, large | 84 som (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | 33% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 13 | 14% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 189 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | 7% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | 40% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 som (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 26 | 66% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 som (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 12 | 8% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 301 som (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 180 | 53% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 61 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | 7% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | 63% |
| Housing | 10% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,924 som (Mex$ 11,904) | Mex$ 9,857 | 21% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 29,672 som (Mex$ 8,425) | Mex$ 7,000 | 20% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,406 som (Mex$ 683) | Mex$ 1,117 | 39% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 35,081 som (Mex$ 9,961) | Mex$ 7,533 | 32% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,083 som (Mex$ 5,986) | Mex$ 4,353 | 38% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,989 som (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 438 | 29% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,757 som (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 627 | 20% |
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40” flat screen TV | 22,730 som (Mex$ 6,454) | Mex$ 10,600 | 39% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,689 som (Mex$ 2,751) | Mex$ 1,750 | 57% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 som (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 23 | 908% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 245 som (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 125 | 44% |
| Clothes | 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,734 som (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 721 | 8% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,692 som (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 571 | 34% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,859 som (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 1,437 | 24% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,111 som (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 791 | 48% |
| Transportation | 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 38% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 916,667 som (Mex$ 260,287) | Mex$ 256,667 | 1% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 15 | 19% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 526 som (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 536 | 72% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 197 som (Mex$ 56) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 230 som (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 101 | 35% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 323 | 82% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 144 | 25% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 58 | 51% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 178 som (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 35 | 45% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 250 som (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 54 | 31% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | 19% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 74 som (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | 6% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 245 som (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 75 | 8% |
| Entertainment | 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 831 som (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 288 | 18% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 429 som (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 114 | 7% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,025 som (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 1,175 | 75% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 som (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 700 | 22% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 som (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 70 | 13% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 126 som (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 38 | 5% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107 som (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | 4% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 17,291 som (Mex$ 4,910) | Mex$ 2,132 | 130% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.21 som (Mex$ 1.19) | Mex$ 3.37 | 65% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,102 som (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 920 | 4% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 68 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 38 | 49% |
| TOTAL | 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 78 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 15% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 13,248
(46,657 som)
in Bishkek.
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