Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (Taka 679) | Taka 350 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (Taka 347) | Taka 507 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (Taka 244) | Taka 210 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (Taka 108) | Taka 88 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 137 som (Taka 172) | Taka 129 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (Taka 77) | Taka 90 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 324 som (Taka 407) | Taka 369 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58 som (Taka 73) | Taka 208 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38 som (Taka 48) | Taka 33 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (Taka 121) | Taka 386 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 616 som (Taka 774) | Taka 1,412 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 124 som (Taka 155) | Taka 110 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 som (Taka 51) | Taka 70 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,630 som (Taka 78,676) | Taka 52,964 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,210 som (Taka 55,537) | Taka 24,651 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 2,870 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,588 som (Taka 61,036) | Taka 34,158 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 39,264 som (Taka 49,323) | Taka 20,892 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 2,246 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 810 som (Taka 1,018) | Taka 1,396 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (Taka 62,810) | Taka 35,407 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Taka 6,281) | Taka 15,748 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 255 som (Taka 321) | Taka 491 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 som (Taka 550) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (Taka 2,512) | Taka 2,970 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,510 som (Taka 3,153) | Taka 3,111 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (Taka 13,818) | Taka 6,985 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (Taka 10,050) | Taka 4,408 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (Taka 1,381,823) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (Taka 84) | Taka 111 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,193 som (Taka 1,499) | Taka 1,500 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (Taka 502) | Taka 191 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (Taka 879) | Taka 436 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Taka 879) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (Taka 301) | Taka 487 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (Taka 314) | Taka 286 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (Taka 167) | Taka 502 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 72 som (Taka 90) | Taka 80 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (Taka 251) | Taka 212 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 som (Taka 502) | Taka 389 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,181 som (Taka 2,739) | Taka 1,168 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 385 som (Taka 484) | Taka 858 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Taka 1,256) | Taka 2,000 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,815 som (Taka 4,793) | Taka 2,051 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (Taka 377) | Taka 1,000 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (Taka 238) | Taka 215 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Taka 164) | Taka 533 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (Taka 42,003) | Taka 35,756 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,869 som (Taka 6,117) | Taka 1,760 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 235 som (Taka 295) | Taka 274 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 658 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.256
BDT
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Bangladesh
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