- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Switzerland
- Jalal-Abad
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 som (CHF 2.06) | CHF 25 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 som (CHF 2.06) | CHF 14 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 som (CHF 4.81) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 som (CHF 0.62) | CHF 1.79 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 som (CHF 1.10) | CHF 5.18 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 som (CHF 1.65) | CHF 4.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 som (CHF 1.10) | CHF 4.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 som (CHF 0.41) | CHF 5.20 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 som (CHF 0.69) | CHF 1.76 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 som (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 som (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.70 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 som (CHF 5.49) | CHF 2.85 | + 93% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 4% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,513 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,538 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 som (CHF 41) | CHF 161 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 1,888 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,357 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 360 som (CHF 4.94) | CHF 47 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 som (CHF 137) | CHF 858 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (CHF 69) | CHF 164 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 som (CHF 1.37) | CHF 18 | - 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 som (CHF 69) | CHF 32 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 20% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (CHF 27) | CHF 131 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 som (CHF 69) | CHF 56 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (CHF 69) | CHF 134 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (CHF 110) | CHF 151 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 19% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.69 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 30 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.83 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.03 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 19% more expensive than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 71 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 4.84 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 32,000 som (CHF 439) | CHF 176 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 108 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,264 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 26% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 11,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 8,095
(589,493 som)
in Jalal-Abad.
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