- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (35元) | 53元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (18元) | 34元 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (4.20元) | 15元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (9元) | 16元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (17元) | 61元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (2.71元) | 7元 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (5.34元) | 5.78元 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (57元) | 111元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (3.34元) | 12元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (4,563元) | 9,859元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (2,631元) | 4,468元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (224元) | 446元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (2,335元) | 5,638元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (1,357元) | 3,578元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (115元) | 325元 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (145元) | 86元 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (2,006元) | 2,229元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (1,061元) | 670元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (57元) | 40元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (30元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,327 som (230元) | 558元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (230元) | 270元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (402元) | 607元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (526元) | 685元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (98,666元) | 143,984元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (4.36元) | 7元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (75元) | 152元 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (15元) | 27元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (99元) | 456元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (25元) | 28元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (18元) | 37元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (19元) | 37元 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (7元) | 10元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (12元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (30元) | 63元 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (111元) | 155元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (44元) | 87元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (493元) | 749元 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (215元) | 368元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (37元) | 60元 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (10元) | 34元 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (12元) | 34元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (1,949元) | 3,274元 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (3.55元) | 1.00元 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (358元) | 300元 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (9元) | 20元 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,644 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.09867
CNY
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 34% cheaper than in China
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