Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Brazil
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Kyrgyzstan is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (R$ 25) | R$ 38 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (R$ 22) | R$ 38 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 som (R$ 4.57) | R$ 5.63 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 179 som (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 191 som (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (R$ 3.18) | R$ 13 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 som (R$ 4.64) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 125 som (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (R$ 42) | R$ 49 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (R$ 1.84) | R$ 4.49 | - 59% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,000 som (R$ 3,498) | R$ 4,056 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (R$ 3,421) | R$ 2,670 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 som (R$ 509) | R$ 704 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,000 som (R$ 2,862) | R$ 2,973 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 35,000 som (R$ 2,226) | R$ 1,942 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (R$ 1,908) | R$ 553 | + 245% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 som (R$ 64) | R$ 89 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (R$ 3,180) | R$ 1,854 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (R$ 318) | R$ 638 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (R$ 23) | R$ 33 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (R$ 44) | R$ 22 | + 99% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (R$ 127) | R$ 287 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (R$ 137) | R$ 270 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (R$ 628) | R$ 415 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (R$ 423) | R$ 330 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,717 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 som (R$ 4.64) | R$ 6 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,124 som (R$ 72) | R$ 248 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (R$ 48) | R$ 51 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (R$ 55) | R$ 303 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 som (R$ 18) | R$ 22 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 som (R$ 3.18) | R$ 8 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 130 som (R$ 8) | R$ 5.76 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 750 som (R$ 48) | R$ 61 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (R$ 124) | R$ 114 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (R$ 25) | R$ 61 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (R$ 191) | R$ 237 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (R$ 248) | R$ 237 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (R$ 23) | R$ 32 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (R$ 5.32) | R$ 12 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,732 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.58 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (R$ 118) | R$ 139 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (R$ 64) | R$ 15 | + 321% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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