Cost of living
Talas (Kyrgyzstan) compared to Issyk-Kul
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Overview comparison
Talas (Kyrgyzstan)Issyk-Kul
Consumer prices in Talas (Kyrgyzstan) are roughly 7% higher than in Issyk-Kul.
Cost of living
| Item | Talas (Kyrgyzstan) | Issyk-Kul |
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| Total with rent one person | 668 | 613 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,861 | 1,412 |
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| Without rent one person | 355 | 303 |
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| Without rent one family | 943 | 1,001 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 339.67 | 305.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 647.83 | 441.43 |
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| Food person | 186 | 253 |
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| Food family | 639 | 691 |
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| Transport person | 14.33 | 10.55 |
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| Transport family | 35.6 | 34.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.22 years | 82.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Talas (Kyrgyzstan) | Issyk-Kul |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.97 | 5.24 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.9 | 14.03 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.36 | 3.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 | 1.14 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.31 | 1.75 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Talas (Kyrgyzstan) | Issyk-Kul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 340.62 | 311.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 331.65 | 248.39 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 953.6 | 642.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 427.08 | 429.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.6 | 24.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.69 | 36.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.92 | 11.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Talas (Kyrgyzstan) | Issyk-Kul |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.36 | 16.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,139 | 820 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 781 | 1,041 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.22 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.1% | 10.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.63 | 2.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.75 | 0.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Talas (Kyrgyzstan) | Issyk-Kul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 0.63 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.42 | 4.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.75 | 0.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.34 | 8.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.41 | 4.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.26 | 5.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 1.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Talas (Kyrgyzstan) | Issyk-Kul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.7 | 35.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.32 | 2.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.96 | 12.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.81 | 2.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.31 | 27.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.81 | 62.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 241.54 | 205.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,362 | 5,414 |
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