Cost of living in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan vs Lyon, France
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 76% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 337 som (€3.29) | €18 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 202 som (€1.97) | €10 | - 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 som (€1.57) | €7 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 som (€0.47) | €1.21 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 95 som (€0.93) | €4.49 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 114 som (€1.12) | €2.93 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 263 som (€2.56) | €7 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82 som (€0.80) | €2.80 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 som (€0.23) | €1.53 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (€0.57) | €2.91 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 473 som (€4.61) | €8 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (€0.70) | €2.40 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (€0.27) | €1.16 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 69% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,756 som (€475) | €1,430 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,915 som (€272) | €977 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,555 som (€25) | €137 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,388 som (€286) | €809 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,804 som (€154) | €639 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,673 som (€16) | €90 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,081 som (€11) | €26 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 23,912 som (€233) | €463 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,230 som (€80) | €118 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 592 som (€5.77) | €11 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 344 som (€3.35) | €17 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 37% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,405 som (€33) | €86 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,775 som (€27) | €33 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,215 som (€61) | €97 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,803 som (€66) | €101 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 81% | |||
Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 81% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 950,172 som (€9,263) | €25,600 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 42 som (€0.41) | €1.44 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 675 som (€7) | €64 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 som (€1.59) | €17 | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 232 som (€2.27) | €5.21 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 636 som (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,251 som (€12) | €25 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 122 som (€1.19) | €4.63 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 191 som (€1.86) | €4.74 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 231 som (€2.25) | €3.92 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (€0.71) | €2.15 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 93 som (€0.91) | €2.63 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 som (€2.70) | €22 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 66% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,343 som (€13) | €34 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 533 som (€5.19) | €22 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,068 som (€30) | €79 | - 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,930 som (€19) | €65 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 som (€2.44) | €10 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 177 som (€1.73) | €3.38 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 137 som (€1.34) | €5.91 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,164 som (€236) | €483 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (€0.03) | €0.23 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,126 som (€30) | €46 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 82 som (€0.80) | €8 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Lyon you would need to make just about €1,132 (116,163 som) in Bishkek.
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