Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (30元) | 56元 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (26元) | 37元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (3.54元) | 13元 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (21元) | 56元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (5.75元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (3.16元) | 7元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (8元) | 6元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (41元) | 119元 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (6元) | 9元 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (2.11元) | 10元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (4,233元) | 7,672元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (3,056元) | 4,517元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (249元) | 412元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (6,859元) | 7,031元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (3,811元) | 4,162元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (381元) | 279元 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (51元) | 88元 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (2,286元) | 2,091元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (533元) | 619元 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (29元) | 43元 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (19元) | 41元 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (201元) | 415元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (142元) | 206元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,082 som (311元) | 590元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (394元) | 663元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (83,835元) | 159,594元 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (3.35元) | 6元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (46元) | 176元 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (136元) | 30元 | + 354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (76元) | 36元 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (53元) | 440元 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (28元) | 35元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (16元) | 36元 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (4.76元) | 10元 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (11元) | 11元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (23元) | 80元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (89元) | 206元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (43元) | 97元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (76元) | 743元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (349元) | 429元 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (31元) | 67元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (11元) | 35元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (10元) | 32元 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (2,548元) | 3,096元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,901 som (145元) | 481元 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96 som (7元) | 23元 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,061 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.07621
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 39% cheaper than in China
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