Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 som (E£ 116) | E£ 189 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 som (E£ 47) | E£ 101 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 220 som (E£ 51) | E£ 54 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 som (E£ 19) | E£ 17 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 144 som (E£ 34) | E£ 26 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 som (E£ 9) | E£ 10 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 220 som (E£ 51) | E£ 68 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 som (E£ 16) | E£ 25 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (E£ 8) | E£ 8 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (E£ 20) | E£ 24 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280 som (E£ 65) | E£ 165 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 115 som (E£ 27) | E£ 16 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 som (E£ 10) | E£ 7 | + 50% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 40% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,000 som (E£ 18,625) | E£ 10,625 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 50,000 som (E£ 11,640) | E£ 4,274 | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 801 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,000 som (E£ 10,476) | E£ 6,375 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,000 som (E£ 6,984) | E£ 2,966 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | E£ 477 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 650 som (E£ 151) | E£ 205 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (E£ 11,640) | E£ 5,227 | + 123% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (E£ 1,164) | E£ 2,989 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125 som (E£ 29) | E£ 127 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (E£ 58) | E£ 44 | + 32% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (E£ 613) | E£ 1,063 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (E£ 563) | E£ 1,122 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (E£ 1,555) | E£ 1,406 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (E£ 1,202) | E£ 768 | + 57% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 45% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (E£ 256,088) | E£ 526,298 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (E£ 16) | E£ 9 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (E£ 140) | E£ 460 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 122% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (E£ 414) | E£ 22 | + 1746% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (E£ 233) | E£ 63 | + 269% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (E£ 163) | E£ 258 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (E£ 85) | E£ 39 | + 120% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (E£ 45) | E£ 31 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (E£ 48) | E£ 69 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (E£ 14) | E£ 17 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (E£ 34) | E£ 34 | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (E£ 70) | E£ 59 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 23% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (E£ 272) | E£ 561 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (E£ 93) | E£ 174 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (E£ 233) | E£ 2,252 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (E£ 1,065) | E£ 672 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (E£ 96) | E£ 141 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (E£ 33) | E£ 51 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (E£ 30) | E£ 51 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (E£ 7,784) | E£ 19,000 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.37 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,486 som (E£ 1,044) | E£ 539 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 98 som (E£ 23) | E£ 47 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 11% cheaper than in Egypt
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