Cost of living in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 63% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 384 som (C$5.95) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 246 som (C$3.81) | C$13 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 167 som (C$2.58) | C$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (C$0.93) | C$3.25 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 som (C$1.91) | C$5.05 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 som (C$1.64) | C$5.42 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 som (C$4.43) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (C$1.16) | C$4.84 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33 som (C$0.51) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 88 som (C$1.36) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 502 som (C$8) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 84 som (C$1.30) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 32 som (C$0.49) | C$2.98 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 75% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 51,505 som (C$798) | C$2,641 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,367 som (C$501) | C$2,381 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,438 som (C$38) | C$237 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,975 som (C$573) | C$2,234 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,516 som (C$349) | C$1,872 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,832 som (C$28) | C$170 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 918 som (C$14) | C$63 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,739 som (C$430) | C$589 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,934 som (C$123) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 417 som (C$6) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 337 som (C$5.22) | C$33 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 14% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,669 som (C$41) | C$97 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,541 som (C$39) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,889 som (C$122) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,245 som (C$112) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 11% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 965,267 som (C$14,952) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 48 som (C$0.74) | C$1.82 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 967 som (C$15) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 504 som (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 288 som (C$4.46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 516 som (C$8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,040 som (C$16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 220 som (C$3.41) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (C$3.09) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 som (C$2.42) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 77 som (C$1.19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (C$1.94) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 som (C$4.73) | C$31 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Bishkek | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,406 som (C$22) | C$68 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 535 som (C$8) | C$24 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,195 som (C$34) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,205 som (C$34) | C$111 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 som (C$4.88) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 203 som (C$3.15) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 136 som (C$2.10) | C$8 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 27,252 som (C$422) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.96 som (C$0.05) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,272 som (C$51) | C$107 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 som (C$1.69) | C$41 | - 96% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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