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| Expense | Talas | Bishkek | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $2.97 | $4.29 | Talas |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $11.88 | $17.16 | Talas |
| Cappuccino | $0.89 | $1.29 | Talas |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $67.32 | $97.24 | Talas |
| Monthly public transport pass | $10.89 | $15.73 | Talas |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $28.71 | $41.47 | Talas |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.32 | $12.01 | Talas |
| Fitness club membership | $8.32 | $12.01 | Talas |
| Cinema ticket | $2.18 | $3.15 | Talas |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $111 | $176 | Talas |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $77.14 | $122 | Talas |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $231 | $366 | Talas |
| Total single-person budget | $275 | $408 | Talas |
| Average net salary | $225 | $325 |
Talas is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Talas runs about $275 versus $408 in Bishkek — a difference of roughly 48%.
Salary-adjusted, Talas leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Talas · Full cost of living in Bishkek