- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Switzerland
- Jalal-Abad
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan vs Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 som (CHF 2.14) | CHF 24 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 som (CHF 2.14) | CHF 13 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 som (CHF 5.00) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 som (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.74 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 80 som (CHF 1.14) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 120 som (CHF 1.71) | CHF 3.96 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 11 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 som (CHF 1.14) | CHF 3.72 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 som (CHF 0.43) | CHF 2.80 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 som (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.30 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 480 som (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 50 som (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.44 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 som (CHF 5.72) | CHF 2.27 | + 152% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 0% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 3,001 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,329 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 som (CHF 43) | CHF 152 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,245 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | CHF 1,715 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | CHF 101 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 360 som (CHF 5.14) | CHF 38 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 som (CHF 143) | CHF 512 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (CHF 71) | CHF 178 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 som (CHF 1.43) | CHF 21 | - 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 som (CHF 71) | CHF 31 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 22% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (CHF 29) | CHF 124 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 som (CHF 71) | CHF 61 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (CHF 71) | CHF 145 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (CHF 114) | CHF 193 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 24% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,863 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.28 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 100 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 39 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 32 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 120 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 5.97 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 3.04 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 4.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | CHF 46 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | CHF 75 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 38 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 240 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | CHF 111 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.35 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.33 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 103 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | CHF 8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 812 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01429
CHF
/
KGS
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Cost of living in Jalal-Abad (Kyrgyzstan) is 25% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,900
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 6,697
(468,631 som)
in Jalal-Abad.
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