Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Cancún, Mexico
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 57% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 245 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 144 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 63 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 32 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 83 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 46 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (Mex$ 5.54) | Mex$ 26 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 28 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 183 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 32 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 23 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 35% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (Mex$ 11,429) | Mex$ 17,004 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (Mex$ 6,544) | Mex$ 7,962 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 2,307 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (Mex$ 6,889) | Mex$ 9,697 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (Mex$ 3,705) | Mex$ 4,119 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 1,424 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 450 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (Mex$ 5,605) | Mex$ 8,227 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 1,655 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 86 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 66 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 882 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 619 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (Mex$ 1,457) | Mex$ 1,526 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (Mex$ 1,595) | Mex$ 1,159 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 59% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (Mex$ 222,734) | Mex$ 222,448 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 702 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 248 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 29% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 61 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 159 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 681 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 68 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 44 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 57 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 35 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 165 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 36% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 327 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 140 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 765 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 971 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 104 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 76 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 59 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (Mex$ 5,664) | Mex$ 10,315 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (Mex$ 0.69) | Mex$ 1.91 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,126 som (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 836 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 60 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 391 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 44% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 52,000 in Cancún you would need to make just about Mex$ 29,011 (123,759 som) in Bishkek.
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