Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 38% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 320 som (Taka 389) | Taka 288 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 176 som (Taka 214) | Taka 383 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 143 som (Taka 174) | Taka 165 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 som (Taka 61) | Taka 82 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 91 som (Taka 110) | Taka 116 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (Taka 74) | Taka 52 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 som (Taka 243) | Taka 434 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 som (Taka 73) | Taka 186 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 som (Taka 23) | Taka 25 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (Taka 71) | Taka 426 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 488 som (Taka 593) | Taka 1,811 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (Taka 88) | Taka 103 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 33 som (Taka 40) | Taka 42 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,500 som (Taka 56,524) | Taka 46,240 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,280 som (Taka 33,160) | Taka 27,702 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,085 som (Taka 2,534) | Taka 4,496 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,690 som (Taka 31,228) | Taka 34,541 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,798 som (Taka 17,988) | Taka 19,179 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,192 som (Taka 1,449) | Taka 3,784 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,157 som (Taka 1,406) | Taka 1,257 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,830 som (Taka 28,967) | Taka 36,803 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (Taka 14,184) | Taka 12,836 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 552 som (Taka 670) | Taka 341 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (Taka 423) | Taka 1,289 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,888 som (Taka 3,511) | Taka 1,745 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,891 som (Taka 3,515) | Taka 1,618 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,051 som (Taka 6,139) | Taka 4,829 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,456 som (Taka 7,848) | Taka 3,962 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,194,290 som (Taka 1,451,733) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 som (Taka 54) | Taka 94 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 som (Taka 1,438) | Taka 2,580 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (Taka 310) | Taka 189 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,136 som (Taka 1,381) | Taka 588 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,533 som (Taka 3,079) | Taka 914 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 418 som (Taka 508) | Taka 560 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (Taka 242) | Taka 256 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 181 som (Taka 220) | Taka 340 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 som (Taka 96) | Taka 87 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 som (Taka 128) | Taka 102 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (Taka 304) | Taka 232 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,267 som (Taka 1,540) | Taka 1,040 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 som (Taka 730) | Taka 886 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,670 som (Taka 9,323) | Taka 2,026 | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,904 som (Taka 2,315) | Taka 2,404 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 358 som (Taka 435) | Taka 1,227 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 243 som (Taka 295) | Taka 393 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 som (Taka 138) | Taka 572 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (Taka 29,054) | Taka 35,756 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (Taka 34) | Taka 1.70 | + 1907% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,629 som (Taka 3,195) | Taka 1,895 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (Taka 105) | Taka 277 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,435 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.216
BDT
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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