Cost of Living Comparison Between Moscow and Bishkek 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bishkek is 46.4% lower than in Moscow (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bishkek is 52.7% lower than in Moscow | |
| Rent Prices in Bishkek are 64.2% lower than in Moscow | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bishkek are 51.2% lower than in Moscow | |
| Groceries Prices in Bishkek are 36.5% lower than in Moscow | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bishkek is 50.0% lower than in Moscow | |
Restaurants | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₽1,200.00 (1,432.62 сом) |
₽502.57 (600.00 сом) |
-58.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₽4,500.00 (5,372.34 сом) |
₽2,094.06 (2,500.00 сом) |
-53.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₽560.00 (668.56 сом) |
₽418.81 (500.00 сом) |
-25.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₽400.00 (477.54 сом) |
₽100.51 (120.00 сом) |
-74.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽300.00 (358.16 сом) |
₽134.02 (160.00 сом) |
-55.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₽299.29 (357.30 сом) |
₽169.32 (202.14 сом) |
-43.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽118.61 (141.60 сом) |
₽57.32 (68.44 сом) |
-51.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₽67.13 (80.14 сом) |
₽27.51 (32.85 сом) |
-59.0 % |
Markets | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₽102.31 (122.14 сом) |
₽71.84 (85.76 сом) |
-29.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₽72.11 (86.08 сом) |
₽26.34 (31.45 сом) |
-63.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₽60.20 (71.87 сом) |
₽56.18 (67.07 сом) |
-6.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₽144.84 (172.92 сом) |
₽126.59 (151.13 сом) |
-12.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₽476.53 (568.91 сом) |
₽271.18 (323.75 сом) |
-43.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₽224.13 (267.58 сом) |
₽148.18 (176.90 сом) |
-33.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₽500.88 (597.98 сом) |
₽288.52 (344.45 сом) |
-42.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₽75.00 (89.54 сом) |
₽45.86 (54.76 сом) |
-38.8 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₽66.61 (79.52 сом) |
₽61.62 (73.57 сом) |
-7.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₽70.59 (84.28 сом) |
₽70.15 (83.75 сом) |
-0.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₽136.92 (163.46 сом) |
₽52.63 (62.84 сом) |
-61.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₽28.51 (34.04 сом) |
₽19.62 (23.43 сом) |
-31.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₽23.65 (28.24 сом) |
₽16.01 (19.12 сом) |
-32.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₽125.40 (149.71 сом) |
₽53.99 (64.46 сом) |
-56.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₽68.45 (81.72 сом) |
₽42.14 (50.31 сом) |
-38.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₽800.00 (955.08 сом) |
₽586.34 (700.00 сом) |
-26.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₽89.42 (106.75 сом) |
₽92.38 (110.29 сом) |
+3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽188.73 (225.32 сом) |
₽139.14 (166.12 сом) |
-26.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₽250.00 (298.46 сом) |
₽134.44 (160.50 сом) |
-46.2 % |
Transportation | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₽80.00 (95.51 сом) |
₽16.75 (20.00 сом) |
-79.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₽3,460.00 (4,130.73 сом) |
₽854.38 (1,020.00 сом) |
-75.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₽250.00 (298.46 сом) |
₽100.51 (120.00 сом) |
-59.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₽80.47 (96.07 сом) |
₽53.92 (64.37 сом) |
-33.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₽780.00 (931.21 сом) |
₽402.06 (480.00 сом) |
-48.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₽69.00 (82.37 сом) |
₽65.52 (78.23 сом) |
-5.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₽3,000,000.00 (3,581,560.48 сом) |
₽2,196,877.60 (2,622,750.00 сом) |
-26.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₽2,968,904.76 (3,544,437.32 сом) |
₽2,445,233.03 (2,919,250.00 сом) |
-17.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₽14,335.36 (17,114.32 сом) |
₽3,060.45 (3,653.73 сом) |
-78.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₽684.31 (816.97 сом) |
₽450.32 (537.62 сом) |
-34.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₽743.62 (887.78 сом) |
₽888.35 (1,060.56 сом) |
+19.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₽3,567.22 (4,258.74 сом) |
₽3,860.92 (4,609.38 сом) |
+8.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₽3,150.83 (3,761.63 сом) |
₽1,076.94 (1,285.71 сом) |
-65.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₽700.00 (835.70 сом) |
₽418.81 (500.00 сом) |
-40.2 % |
Childcare | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₽54,500.00 (65,065.02 сом) |
₽15,914.85 (19,000.00 сом) |
-70.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₽1,670,073.11 (1,993,822.61 сом) |
₽574,120.91 (685,416.26 сом) |
-65.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₽7,351.55 (8,776.68 сом) |
₽3,350.49 (4,000.00 сом) |
-54.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₽4,556.67 (5,439.99 сом) |
₽3,041.22 (3,630.77 сом) |
-33.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₽11,214.29 (13,388.21 сом) |
₽6,843.88 (8,170.59 сом) |
-39.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₽13,689.66 (16,343.44 сом) |
₽7,087.59 (8,461.54 сом) |
-48.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽118,382.35 (141,331.19 сом) |
₽40,363.09 (48,187.62 сом) |
-65.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽63,750.00 (76,108.16 сом) |
₽28,836.43 (34,426.48 сом) |
-54.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽246,800.00 (294,643.04 сом) |
₽74,956.01 (89,486.50 сом) |
-69.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽119,137.93 (142,233.24 сом) |
₽51,836.55 (61,885.25 сом) |
-56.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₽81,943.01 (97,827.94 сом) |
₽11,116.86 (13,271.90 сом) |
-86.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₽34,008.42 (40,601.08 сом) |
₽7,814.63 (9,329.53 сом) |
-77.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moscow Edit |
Bishkek Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₽145,730.43 (173,980.79 сом) |
₽34,437.82 (41,113.71 сом) |
-76.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.81 | 20.00 | -3.9 % |
| Last update: | 14 May 2026 | 12 May 2026 | |
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