- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Bishkek
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 534 som (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 164 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 81 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 71 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 14 | + 33% | |
| 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$ 35 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 25 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 157 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 65 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 50,250 som (Mex$ 13,108) | Mex$ 12,500 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,771 som (Mex$ 7,505) | Mex$ 6,600 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 1,100 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (Mex$ 10,038) | Mex$ 7,667 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (Mex$ 4,688) | Mex$ 4,500 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 517 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,722 som (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 458 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (Mex$ 6,196) | Mex$ 9,200 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (Mex$ 2,208) | Mex$ 1,800 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 710 som (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 44 | + 323% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 67 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 32% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 733 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,641 som (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 543 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,910 som (Mex$ 1,542) | Mex$ 1,367 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,496 som (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 867 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 43% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (Mex$ 232,820) | Mex$ 279,571 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 464 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 99 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 38% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 66 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 261 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 784 som (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 375 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100 som (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 68 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 149 som (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 56 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 297 som (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 92 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 16% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,051 som (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 288 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 119 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 825 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 771 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 70 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 128 som (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 50 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 som (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 32 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 17,291 som (Mex$ 4,510) | Mex$ 2,766 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (Mex$ 0.88) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 700 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 45 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 381 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 17% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 40,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 33,395
(128,020 som)
in Bishkek.
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