Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (33元) | 42元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (29元) | 39元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (19元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 som (4.70元) | 14元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 156 som (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180 som (15元) | 10元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (27元) | 50元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (4.12元) | 16元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65 som (5.36元) | 6元 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (7元) | 6元 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (55元) | 89元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (10元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 som (2.47元) | 13元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,050 som (7,341元) | 12,713元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (4,435元) | 5,917元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (4,946元) | 450元 | + 1000% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (5,670元) | 6,564元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (3,298元) | 3,518元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (2,473元) | 296元 | + 735% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (67元) | 100元 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (4,122元) | 1,460元 | + 182% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (412元) | 553元 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (30元) | 43元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (56元) | 55元 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (165元) | 418元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (178元) | 302元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (814元) | 553元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (549元) | 705元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 som (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,124 som (93元) | 228元 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (31元) | 42元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (62元) | 59元 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (72元) | 114元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (27元) | 67元 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (14元) | 57元 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 som (23元) | 25元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 som (4.12元) | 6元 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 130 som (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 750 som (62元) | 85元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (161元) | 178元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (33元) | 105元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (247元) | 1,179元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (322元) | 320元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (29元) | 81元 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (14元) | 28元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (7元) | 19元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (153元) | 412元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (82元) | 25元 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 761 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.08244
CNY
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 18% cheaper than in China
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