Cost of living
Bishkek compared to Chuy (Kyrgyzstan)
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Overview comparison
BishkekChuy (Kyrgyzstan)
Consumer prices in Bishkek are roughly 7% higher than in Chuy (Kyrgyzstan).
Cost of living
| Item | Bishkek | Chuy (Kyrgyzstan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 588 | 640 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,910 | 1,490 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 383 |
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| Without rent one family | 845 | 1,036 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 389.69 | 336.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 753.84 | 620.03 |
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| Food person | 259 | 301 |
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| Food family | 697 | 597 |
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| Transport person | 34.35 | 66.32 |
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| Transport family | 103.17 | 179.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.39 years | 75.46 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bishkek | Chuy (Kyrgyzstan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.59 | 4.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.87 | 21.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.76 | 5.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 | 1.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bishkek | Chuy (Kyrgyzstan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 482.58 | 198.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 368.39 | 106.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 718.05 | 553.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 680.85 | 311.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.52 | 123.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.72 | 214 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.21 | 59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bishkek | Chuy (Kyrgyzstan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.16 | 4.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,238 | 1,779 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,072 | 749 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 1.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.27% | 19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.63 | 15.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bishkek | Chuy (Kyrgyzstan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.83 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.45 | 8.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.7 | 5.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.28 | 6.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.66 |
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Other
| Item | Bishkek | Chuy (Kyrgyzstan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.73 | 38.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.29 | 6.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.83 | 28.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.78 | 10.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 43.83 | 20.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.57 | 48.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 246.03 | 207.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,292 | 5,151 |
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