Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (32元) | 43元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (28元) | 37元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (14元) | 17元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (3.80元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (10元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (22元) | 48元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (3.39元) | 6元 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (8元) | 7元 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (44元) | 97元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (7元) | 9元 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (2.26元) | 13元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (4,541元) | 13,898元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (3,279元) | 8,379元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (267元) | 462元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (7,358元) | 6,525元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (4,088元) | 4,376元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (409元) | 516元 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (55元) | 140元 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (2,453元) | 1,829元 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (572元) | 546元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (31元) | 50元 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (20元) | 66元 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (215元) | 511元 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (198元) | 288元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (546元) | 654元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (422元) | 844元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (89,936元) | 148,501元 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (3.60元) | 8元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (49元) | 206元 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (146元) | 28元 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (82元) | 27元 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (57元) | 386元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (16元) | 19元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (17元) | 44元 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (5.11元) | 21元 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (12元) | 16元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (25元) | 82元 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (96元) | 260元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (43元) | 122元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (82元) | 417元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (374元) | 319元 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (34元) | 90元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (12元) | 31元 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (11元) | 19元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (2,734元) | 2,968元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (403元) | 410元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (7元) | 38元 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in China
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