Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (R$ 16) | R$ 34 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (R$ 4.85) | R$ 5.83 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (R$ 3.43) | R$ 8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (R$ 3.33) | R$ 9 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (R$ 1.99) | R$ 5.65 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (R$ 5.44) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (R$ 1.91) | R$ 4.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (R$ 4,399) | R$ 3,726 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (R$ 2,201) | R$ 2,511 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 596 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (R$ 2,734) | R$ 2,634 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (R$ 2,204) | R$ 1,693 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 517 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (R$ 46) | R$ 89 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (R$ 2,829) | R$ 2,001 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (R$ 283) | R$ 628 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (R$ 14) | R$ 29 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (R$ 113) | R$ 251 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (R$ 170) | R$ 247 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (R$ 622) | R$ 410 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (R$ 453) | R$ 305 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (R$ 3.78) | R$ 5.54 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (R$ 56) | R$ 230 | - 76% | |
| 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) | 400 som (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (R$ 40) | R$ 45 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (R$ 40) | R$ 264 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (R$ 8) | R$ 19 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (R$ 4.03) | R$ 8 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (R$ 11) | R$ 5.28 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (R$ 20) | R$ 55 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (R$ 124) | R$ 113 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (R$ 18) | R$ 67 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (R$ 57) | R$ 210 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (R$ 217) | R$ 197 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (R$ 195) | R$ 125 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,999 prices entered by 1,657 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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