Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Delhi, India
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 25% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (₨313) | ₨482 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (₨187) | ₨269 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (₨150) | ₨153 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (₨44) | ₨55 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (₨88) | ₨76 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (₨106) | ₨37 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (₨244) | ₨238 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (₨76) | ₨103 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (₨22) | ₨24 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (₨54) | ₨115 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (₨439) | ₨1,152 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (₨67) | ₨82 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (₨25) | ₨31 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 6% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (₨45,191) | ₨40,437 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (₨25,874) | ₨22,531 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (₨2,369) | ₨4,085 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (₨27,239) | ₨24,705 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (₨14,648) | ₨14,878 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (₨1,551) | ₨3,312 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (₨1,002) | ₨642 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (₨22,164) | ₨26,373 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (₨7,628) | ₨8,953 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (₨548) | ₨327 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (₨319) | ₨270 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 20% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (₨3,156) | ₨2,365 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (₨2,572) | ₨2,631 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (₨5,761) | ₨3,271 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (₨6,305) | ₨2,476 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 40% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (₨880,699) | ₨956,957 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (₨39) | ₨77 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (₨625) | ₨1,414 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (₨151) | ₨227 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 16% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (₨215) | ₨94 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (₨589) | ₨178 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (₨1,159) | ₨570 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (₨113) | ₨294 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (₨177) | ₨178 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (₨214) | ₨305 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (₨67) | ₨90 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (₨86) | ₨66 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (₨257) | ₨216 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 21% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (₨1,245) | ₨1,033 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (₨494) | ₨597 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (₨2,844) | ₨2,224 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (₨1,789) | ₨2,437 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (₨232) | ₨754 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (₨164) | ₨264 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (₨127) | ₨248 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (₨22,397) | ₨33,466 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (₨2.75) | ₨6 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,442 som (₨3,190) | ₨2,391 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (₨76) | ₨319 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,088 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
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