- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Bishkek
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 26% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 479 som (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 162 | - 24% | |
| 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$ 57) | Mex$ 50 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 18 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 210 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 50 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 73 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 35 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 501 som (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 173 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 64 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 47,428 som (Mex$ 12,247) | Mex$ 11,704 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,949 som (Mex$ 7,217) | Mex$ 6,331 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,885 som (Mex$ 745) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,482 som (Mex$ 9,937) | Mex$ 7,498 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,972 som (Mex$ 4,641) | Mex$ 4,372 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,870 som (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 538 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,755 som (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 464 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,751 som (Mex$ 6,133) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,463 som (Mex$ 2,185) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 693 som (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 47 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 228 som (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 65 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,696 som (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 750 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,805 som (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 567 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,050 som (Mex$ 1,304) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,307 som (Mex$ 1,370) | Mex$ 915 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 46% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 892,508 som (Mex$ 230,463) | Mex$ 280,573 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 13 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 552 som (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 485 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 171 som (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 124 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 42% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 223 som (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 73 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 som (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 269 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 635 som (Mex$ 164) | 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$ 38) | Mex$ 41 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 152 som (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 61 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 74 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 som (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| 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$ 271) | Mex$ 310 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 494 som (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 126 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 som (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 821 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,566 som (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 783 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 238 som (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 75 | - 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$ 30) | Mex$ 33 | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 15,186 som (Mex$ 3,921) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.36 som (Mex$ 0.87) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,732 som (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 686 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 69 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 46 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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$ 33,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 26,586
(102,960 som)
in Bishkek.
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