- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- China
- Osh
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Osh, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 som (元21) | 元40 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 127 som (元12) | 元26 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 som (元9) | 元27 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 som (元3.23) | 元13 | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | 89 som (元8) | 元16 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 65 som (元6.00) | 元12 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 195 som (元18) | 元57 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 som (元5.54) | 元14 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 som (元5.07) | 元8 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 30 som (元2.77) | 元5.17 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 som (元46) | 元95 | - 52% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 90 som (元8) | 元9 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 som (元3.08) | 元5.00 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 45% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,903 som (元1,375) | 元3,917 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,717 som (元804) | 元2,500 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,324 som (元214) | 元533 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,882 som (元635) | 元2,800 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,559 som (元421) | 元1,450 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,500 som (元138) | 元800 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,271 som (元210) | 元136 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | 25,076 som (元2,313) | 元2,488 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,113 som (元564) | 元500 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 509 som (元47) | 元35 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 som (元18) | 元22 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 51% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,571 som (元237) | 元442 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 som (元92) | 元195 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,250 som (元300) | 元600 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 som (元231) | 元499 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 57% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 som (元50,742) | 元182,922 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 som (元3.64) | 元8 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (元55) | 元110 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 42% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 som (元18) | 元150 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元80 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 som (元18) | 元10 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 200 som (元18) | 元33 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 225 som (元21) | 元33 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 som (元6) | 元9 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (元12) | 元11 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 175 som (元16) | 元40 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 68% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 533 som (元49) | 元124 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 450 som (元42) | 元96 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (元92) | 元50 | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,350 som (元125) | 元543 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 225 som (元21) | 元46 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 105 som (元10) | 元31 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 som (元9) | 元13 | - 33% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 som (元0.18) | 元3.50 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 som (元161) | 元780 | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 som (元9) | 元12 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) is 55% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元5,425
(58,803 som)
in Osh.
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