Cost of living comparison
Bishkek is 12.4% cheaper than Honiara.
- Restaurants
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pay 47.4% less in Bishkek
- Groceries
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pay 46.9% less in Bishkek
- Transportation
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pay 60.2% less in Bishkek
- Housing
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pay 60.4% less in Bishkek
- Childcare
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pay 2.3 times more in Bishkek
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 30.6% less in Bishkek
- Clothing
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pay 26.8% more in Bishkek
The cost of childcare and clothing in Bishkek are more expensive than in Honiara. Expenses including housing, transportation, restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Bishkek. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Bishkek.
If you lived in Bishkek instead of Honiara, you would:
pay 47.4% less for restaurants
Honiara
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Bishkek
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.99
SBD49.98
|
$5.80
KGS507.25
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.99
SBD124.94
|
$5.68
KGS497.11
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.40
SBD11.66
|
$0.68
KGS59.14
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
SBD10.00
|
$0.33
KGS28.98
|
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pay 46.9% less for groceries
Honiara
|
Bishkek
|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
SBD11.33
|
$0.48
KGS41.78
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
$5.14
KGS449.42
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.08
SBD75.67
|
$3.25
KGS283.83
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.72
SBD39.34
|
$1.76
KGS153.67
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.89
SBD40.80
|
$2.41
KGS211.16
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$3.67
SBD30.60
|
$0.47
KGS41.22
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
SBD10.20
|
$0.85
KGS74.39
|
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Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.44
SBD37.03
|
$0.94
KGS82.52
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.56
SBD13.00
|
$0.90
KGS78.92
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.94
SBD7.82
|
$0.23
KGS19.88
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.52
SBD12.69
|
$0.24
KGS21.00
|
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pay 60.2% less for transportation
Honiara
|
Bishkek
|
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.23
SBD43.57
|
$2.90
KGS254.01
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$29.97
SBD249.89
|
$7.54
KGS659.43
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$39,443.16
KGS3,449,303.94
|
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.79
SBD89.96
|
$4.18
KGS365.22
|
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pay 60.4% less for housing
Honiara
|
Bishkek
|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$119.89
SBD999.54
|
$12.05
KGS1,053.48
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$539.52
SBD4,497.93
|
$474.69
KGS41,511.27
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$629.44
SBD5,247.59
|
$353.07
KGS30,875.68
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$550.10
SBD4,586.13
|
$23.19
KGS2,027.91
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for childcare
Honiara
|
Bishkek
|
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---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$95.91
SBD799.63
|
$230.15
KGS20,126.58
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,757.54
SBD22,989.44
|
$6,168.50
KGS539,435.63
|
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pay 30.6% less for entertainment and sports
Honiara
|
Bishkek
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.28
SBD18.99
|
$1.16
KGS101.45
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.80
SBD31.65
|
$2.06
KGS179.79
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.84
SBD31.99
|
$1.56
KGS136.45
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$43.01
KGS3,760.83
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.30
SBD27.49
|
$4.35
KGS380.44
|
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pay 26.8% more for clothing
Honiara
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Bishkek
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$20.30
SBD169.26
|
$40.60
KGS3,550.75
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$89.92
SBD749.66
|
$38.86
KGS3,398.58
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
$103.88
KGS9,084.40
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.93
SBD633.04
|
$96.67
KGS8,454.18
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