Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 544 som (Taka 756) | Taka 267 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (Taka 486) | Taka 546 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (Taka 313) | Taka 218 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 som (Taka 112) | Taka 92 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 som (Taka 227) | Taka 154 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 som (Taka 172) | Taka 88 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (Taka 462) | Taka 475 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (Taka 69) | Taka 305 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Taka 38) | Taka 54 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (Taka 118) | Taka 407 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (Taka 925) | Taka 1,495 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (Taka 163) | Taka 137 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (Taka 40) | Taka 76 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 226% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,050 som (Taka 123,721) | Taka 38,619 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (Taka 74,738) | Taka 21,828 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (Taka 83,360) | Taka 5,017 | + 1561% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (Taka 95,559) | Taka 25,126 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (Taka 55,573) | Taka 15,134 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (Taka 41,680) | Taka 10,000 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (Taka 1,131) | Taka 1,380 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (Taka 69,467) | Taka 44,973 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Taka 6,947) | Taka 9,570 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (Taka 510) | Taka 533 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (Taka 952) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (Taka 2,779) | Taka 2,114 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (Taka 3,001) | Taka 2,450 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (Taka 13,726) | Taka 4,870 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (Taka 9,244) | Taka 4,397 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 som (Taka 90) | Taka 115 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,182 som (Taka 1,642) | Taka 2,408 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (Taka 517) | Taka 836 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (Taka 1,050) | Taka 682 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (Taka 1,206) | Taka 1,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (Taka 454) | Taka 360 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (Taka 231) | Taka 411 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 som (Taka 175) | Taka 625 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 som (Taka 164) | Taka 102 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 som (Taka 184) | Taka 129 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 348 som (Taka 483) | Taka 380 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (Taka 2,709) | Taka 1,745 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (Taka 556) | Taka 1,011 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (Taka 4,168) | Taka 3,000 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (Taka 5,426) | Taka 3,597 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (Taka 495) | Taka 1,519 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (Taka 235) | Taka 253 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (Taka 116) | Taka 571 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (Taka 2,575) | Taka 2,365 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (Taka 1,389) | Taka 335 | + 315% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.389
BDT
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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