Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (R$ 24) | R$ 30 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (R$ 22) | R$ 31 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (R$ 2.89) | R$ 4.39 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (R$ 4.69) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (R$ 2.58) | R$ 4.82 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (R$ 6) | R$ 5.68 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (R$ 33) | R$ 42 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (R$ 4.97) | R$ 8 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.82 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (R$ 3,450) | R$ 2,814 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (R$ 2,491) | R$ 2,001 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (R$ 203) | R$ 569 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (R$ 5,590) | R$ 2,236 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (R$ 3,105) | R$ 1,472 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (R$ 311) | R$ 404 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (R$ 42) | R$ 84 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (R$ 1,863) | R$ 2,006 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (R$ 435) | R$ 586 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (R$ 163) | R$ 245 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (R$ 150) | R$ 219 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (R$ 415) | R$ 347 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (R$ 321) | R$ 266 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (R$ 68,319) | R$ 98,696 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (R$ 2.73) | R$ 7 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (R$ 37) | R$ 222 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (R$ 111) | R$ 17 | + 550% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (R$ 62) | R$ 52 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (R$ 43) | R$ 244 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (R$ 3.88) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (R$ 9) | R$ 4.62 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (R$ 19) | R$ 47 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (R$ 73) | R$ 92 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (R$ 33) | R$ 54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (R$ 62) | R$ 189 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (R$ 284) | R$ 189 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (R$ 2,077) | R$ 3,925 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (R$ 306) | R$ 122 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (R$ 5.17) | R$ 12 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,313 prices entered by 2,025 different people.
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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