Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (44元) | 46元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (22元) | 40元 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (7元) | 18元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (12元) | 19元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (4.91元) | 11元 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (26元) | 63元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (4.76元) | 15元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (2.84元) | 6元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (8元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (46元) | 118元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (10元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (2.72元) | 16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 | 77,730 som (6,287元) | 15,059元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (3,145元) | 9,006元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 421元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (3,908元) | 7,547元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (3,151元) | 4,347元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (65元) | 115元 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (4,044元) | 1,143元 | + 254% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (404元) | 589元 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (20元) | 39元 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (38元) | 51元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (162元) | 529元 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (243元) | 248元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (890元) | 626元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (647元) | 828元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (5.40元) | 9元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (80元) | 204元 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (32元) | 39元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (57元) | 27元 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (57元) | 391元 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (19元) | 53元 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (11元) | 34元 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (5.76元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (16元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (28元) | 74元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (177元) | 265元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (26元) | 110元 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (81元) | 1,294元 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (311元) | 348元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (24元) | 79元 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (15元) | 29元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (10元) | 18元 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (278元) | 410元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (17元) | 24元 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.08089
CNY
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in China
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