Cost of living in Bishkek is 9% lower than in Qurghonteppa (without rent).
Rent in Bishkek is 29% more expensive than in Qurghonteppa.
Cost of living including rent in Bishkek is 8% higher than in Qurghonteppa.
Food in Bishkek is 5% cheaper than in Qurghonteppa.
Transport in Bishkek is 157% more expensive than in Qurghonteppa.
| Bishkek | Qurghonteppa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bishkek | Qurghonteppa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.93 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 15.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.85 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.11 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 0.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.85 $ | 8.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.32 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.9 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.58 $ | 2.35 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.51 $ | 8.46 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.86 $ | 3.18 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.9 $ | 118 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.14 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.78 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 1.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.6 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.7 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.3 $ | 24.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 323 $ | 196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 605 $ | 412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 433 $ | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 897 $ | 576 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,190 $ | 822 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 896 $ | 516 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 352 $ | 177 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.35 % | 20.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.7 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.12 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 3.21 $ | 3.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 77.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.2 $ | 27.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 235 $ | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,319 $ | 13,761 $ |