Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (Taka 396) | Taka 281 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (Taka 352) | Taka 397 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (Taka 171) | Taka 233 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (Taka 47) | Taka 86 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (Taka 121) | Taka 110 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Taka 138) | Taka 57 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (Taka 277) | Taka 371 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (Taka 77) | Taka 185 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (Taka 42) | Taka 26 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (Taka 103) | Taka 489 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (Taka 540) | Taka 1,518 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (Taka 81) | Taka 109 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (Taka 28) | Taka 46 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (Taka 56,369) | Taka 35,010 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (Taka 40,697) | Taka 20,341 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (Taka 3,316) | Taka 3,984 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (Taka 91,340) | Taka 26,136 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (Taka 50,745) | Taka 16,632 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (Taka 5,074) | Taka 2,826 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (Taka 681) | Taka 913 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (Taka 30,447) | Taka 37,121 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (Taka 7,104) | Taka 14,580 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (Taka 386) | Taka 413 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (Taka 254) | Taka 226 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (Taka 2,672) | Taka 1,323 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (Taka 1,885) | Taka 1,678 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (Taka 6,781) | Taka 4,600 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (Taka 5,242) | Taka 5,408 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 46% 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 1,116,380) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Taka 45) | Taka 86 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (Taka 609) | Taka 1,146 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (Taka 1,807) | Taka 296 | + 510% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (Taka 1,015) | Taka 1,395 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Taka 710) | Taka 1,191 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (Taka 370) | Taka 498 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (Taka 197) | Taka 208 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (Taka 208) | Taka 451 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (Taka 63) | Taka 177 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (Taka 146) | Taka 206 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Taka 305) | Taka 307 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (Taka 1,187) | Taka 1,410 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (Taka 577) | Taka 801 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Taka 1,015) | Taka 1,939 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (Taka 4,641) | Taka 2,520 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (Taka 418) | Taka 1,328 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (Taka 146) | Taka 393 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Taka 132) | Taka 641 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (Taka 33,934) | Taka 35,756 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,265 som (Taka 2,299) | Taka 1,057 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (Taka 84) | Taka 261 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 741 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1.015
BDT
/
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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