Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Delhi, India
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 34% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (₨290) | ₨516 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (₨174) | ₨290 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (₨139) | ₨164 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (₨41) | ₨55 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (₨82) | ₨75 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (₨98) | ₨39 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (₨226) | ₨262 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (₨70) | ₨114 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (₨20) | ₨27 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (₨50) | ₨123 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (₨407) | ₨1,182 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (₨62) | ₨82 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (₨23) | ₨32 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (₨41,963) | ₨40,491 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (₨24,026) | ₨23,462 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (₨2,199) | ₨4,645 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (₨25,293) | ₨25,531 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (₨13,602) | ₨15,415 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (₨1,440) | ₨3,363 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (₨930) | ₨649 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (₨20,580) | ₨29,554 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (₨7,083) | ₨8,781 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (₨509) | ₨344 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (₨296) | ₨182 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 4% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (₨2,931) | ₨2,451 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (₨2,389) | ₨3,149 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (₨5,349) | ₨3,546 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (₨5,855) | ₨2,647 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 47% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (₨817,787) | ₨950,307 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (₨36) | ₨78 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (₨581) | ₨1,584 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (₨140) | ₨217 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 11% more expensive than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (₨200) | ₨97 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (₨547) | ₨180 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (₨1,076) | ₨526 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (₨105) | ₨294 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (₨164) | ₨141 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (₨199) | ₨324 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (₨62) | ₨100 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (₨80) | ₨69 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (₨239) | ₨259 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 33% cheaper than in Delhi (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (₨1,156) | ₨1,111 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (₨459) | ₨778 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (₨2,641) | ₨3,260 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (₨1,661) | ₨2,774 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (₨215) | ₨730 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (₨153) | ₨244 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (₨118) | ₨270 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (₨20,797) | ₨35,362 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (₨2.55) | ₨3.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,767 som (₨2,382) | ₨2,478 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (₨70) | ₨324 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,570 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨117,000 in Delhi you would need to make just about ₨86,980 (101,060 som) in Bishkek.
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