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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (39元) | 49元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 som (19元) | 34元 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 som (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 som (4.82元) | 15元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 som (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 som (8元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 som (19元) | 60元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (5.99元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 som (2.19元) | 6元 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 som (5.59元) | 5.60元 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 som (55元) | 111元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 72 som (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 som (3.47元) | 11元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,500 som (4,476元) | 8,829元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,280 som (2,626元) | 4,290元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,085 som (201元) | 428元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,690 som (2,473元) | 5,203元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,798 som (1,424元) | 3,294元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,192 som (115元) | 264元 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,157 som (111元) | 90元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,830 som (2,294元) | 2,101元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (1,123元) | 714元 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 552 som (53元) | 36元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (33元) | 54元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,888 som (278元) | 508元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,891 som (278元) | 276元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,051 som (486元) | 627元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,456 som (621元) | 658元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 992,453 som (95,523元) | 141,996元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 som (4.28元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,004 som (97元) | 152元 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (25元) | 29元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,136 som (109元) | 36元 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 som (192元) | 281元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 som (40元) | 46元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 181 som (17元) | 36元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 som (8元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 som (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (24元) | 56元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,267 som (122元) | 163元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 som (45元) | 89元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,803 som (847元) | 966元 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,073 som (199元) | 393元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 som (41元) | 60元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (18元) | 34元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 126 som (12元) | 31元 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,700 som (2,089元) | 3,300元 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (2.70元) | 1.02元 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,448 som (332元) | 321元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (8元) | 21元 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,517 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.09625
CNY
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 30% cheaper than in China
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