Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (R$ 2.90) | R$ 3.95 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (R$ 8) | R$ 5.52 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (R$ 4.70) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (R$ 2.58) | R$ 4.58 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (R$ 6) | R$ 5.01 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (R$ 33) | R$ 39 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (R$ 4.99) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.46 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (R$ 3,460) | R$ 3,038 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (R$ 2,498) | R$ 1,850 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (R$ 204) | R$ 497 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (R$ 5,607) | R$ 2,160 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (R$ 3,115) | R$ 1,326 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (R$ 312) | R$ 368 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (R$ 42) | R$ 80 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (R$ 1,869) | R$ 1,702 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (R$ 436) | R$ 479 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (R$ 164) | R$ 202 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (R$ 116) | R$ 187 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,082 som (R$ 254) | R$ 329 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (R$ 322) | R$ 247 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 57% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (R$ 68,531) | R$ 90,111 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (R$ 2.74) | R$ 4.68 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (R$ 37) | R$ 222 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (R$ 111) | R$ 17 | + 566% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (R$ 62) | R$ 41 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (R$ 44) | R$ 214 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (R$ 3.89) | R$ 5.87 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (R$ 9) | R$ 4.16 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (R$ 19) | R$ 45 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (R$ 73) | R$ 92 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (R$ 35) | R$ 53 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (R$ 62) | R$ 208 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (R$ 285) | R$ 174 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (R$ 2,083) | R$ 3,612 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,901 som (R$ 118) | R$ 116 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96 som (R$ 5.96) | R$ 10 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,171 prices entered by 1,865 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
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