Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Dublin, Ireland
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 72% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (€3.31) | €14 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (€1.98) | €8 | - 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (€1.58) | €4.78 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (€0.47) | €1.09 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 95 som (€0.93) | €3.66 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (€1.12) | €2.39 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (€2.58) | €4.69 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (€0.80) | €2.32 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (€0.23) | €1.20 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (€0.57) | €2.49 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (€4.64) | €12 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (€0.70) | €2.41 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (€0.27) | €1.39 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 80% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (€478) | €2,376 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (€274) | €1,792 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (€25) | €165 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (€288) | €1,704 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (€155) | €1,435 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (€16) | €91 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (€11) | €33 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (€234) | €359 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (€81) | €118 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (€5.80) | €8 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (€3.37) | €12 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 29% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (€33) | €62 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (€27) | €35 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (€61) | €84 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (€67) | €87 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 88% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 88% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (€9,311) | €26,676 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (€0.41) | €1.29 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (€7) | €133 | - 95% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (€1.59) | €24 | - 93% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (€2.28) | €5.81 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (€12) | €58 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (€1.20) | €5.13 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (€1.87) | €3.21 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (€2.26) | €4.64 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (€0.71) | €2.04 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (€0.91) | €2.41 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (€2.72) | €20 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 71% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (€5.22) | €22 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (€30) | €121 | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (€19) | €73 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (€2.45) | €12 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (€1.74) | €3.76 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (€1.34) | €6 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (€237) | €394 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (€0.03) | €0.35 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,126 som (€31) | €49 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (€0.80) | €14 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 78% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €6,500 in Dublin you would need to make just about €1,417 (144,554 som) in Bishkek.
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