Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 som (Taka 301) | Taka 230 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238 som (Taka 238) | Taka 360 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 som (Taka 163) | Taka 186 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 som (Taka 55) | Taka 75 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 96 som (Taka 96) | Taka 112 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Taka 136) | Taka 63 | + 117% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 287 som (Taka 288) | Taka 565 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 som (Taka 126) | Taka 163 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Taka 27) | Taka 30 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 som (Taka 78) | Taka 459 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 474 som (Taka 475) | Taka 1,498 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 77 som (Taka 77) | Taka 104 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (Taka 27) | Taka 41 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,206 som (Taka 52,335) | Taka 69,161 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,296 som (Taka 29,368) | Taka 38,721 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 som (Taka 2,302) | Taka 3,871 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,555 som (Taka 22,611) | Taka 40,269 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 som (Taka 15,037) | Taka 25,689 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (Taka 1,218) | Taka 4,188 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 852 som (Taka 854) | Taka 1,184 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,000 som (Taka 15,037) | Taka 37,952 | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (Taka 11,698) | Taka 16,117 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (Taka 846) | Taka 417 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 som (Taka 249) | Taka 852 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,496 som (Taka 3,505) | Taka 1,820 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (Taka 2,425) | Taka 2,240 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,424 som (Taka 7,442) | Taka 6,495 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,043 som (Taka 7,060) | Taka 4,346 | + 62% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 50% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (Taka 1,503,686) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 som (Taka 41) | Taka 94 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,008 som (Taka 1,011) | Taka 2,498 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (Taka 256) | Taka 147 | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 som (Taka 451) | Taka 576 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (Taka 1,356) | Taka 1,109 | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (Taka 269) | Taka 406 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 som (Taka 188) | Taka 237 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 som (Taka 222) | Taka 405 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (Taka 60) | Taka 86 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 71 som (Taka 71) | Taka 114 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 som (Taka 247) | Taka 240 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,437 som (Taka 1,441) | Taka 1,140 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 631 som (Taka 632) | Taka 913 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (Taka 6,743) | Taka 2,331 | + 189% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,494 som (Taka 2,500) | Taka 2,046 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 461 som (Taka 462) | Taka 1,157 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (Taka 175) | Taka 302 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Taka 131) | Taka 600 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,990 som (Taka 25,051) | Taka 35,756 | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,620 som (Taka 5,634) | Taka 1,453 | + 288% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 94 som (Taka 94) | Taka 269 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.002
BDT
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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