- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Bishkek
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 23% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 443 som (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 134 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 222 som (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 91 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 168 som (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 52 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 som (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 15 | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 58 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 som (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 38 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 15 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 177 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 4% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,637 som (Mex$ 12,878) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,896 som (Mex$ 7,542) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,711 som (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,748 som (Mex$ 9,935) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,288 som (Mex$ 4,944) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,871 som (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 620 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,702 som (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 432 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | 24,714 som (Mex$ 6,681) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (Mex$ 2,288) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 662 som (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 36 | + 394% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 63 | - 2% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 787 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 523 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 934 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 39% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (Mex$ 241,285) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 694 som (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 543 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 476 som (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 103 | + 25% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 33% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 65 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 225 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 378 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 66 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 39 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 50 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 291 som (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 101 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 12% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 277 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 492 som (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 131 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 734 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 722 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 77 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 47 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 4% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.31 som (Mex$ 0.90) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,662 som (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 647 | + 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 47 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 18% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 49,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,299
(149,065 som)
in Bishkek.
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