- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 18% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 340 som (E£ 87) | E£ 146 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 175 som (E£ 45) | E£ 70 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100 som (E£ 26) | E£ 39 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42 som (E£ 11) | E£ 14 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 som (E£ 24) | E£ 22 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 som (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 163 som (E£ 42) | E£ 33 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 som (E£ 13) | E£ 26 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 som (E£ 7) | E£ 7 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 som (E£ 15) | E£ 22 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 som (E£ 128) | E£ 152 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 som (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 som (E£ 9) | E£ 5.73 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 3% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,724 som (E£ 10,701) | E£ 8,335 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,000 som (E£ 5,643) | E£ 5,159 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,124 som (E£ 545) | E£ 908 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,000 som (E£ 5,386) | E£ 6,098 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (E£ 3,527) | E£ 3,794 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,000 som (E£ 256) | E£ 610 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,479 som (E£ 379) | E£ 251 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,000 som (E£ 5,899) | E£ 6,021 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 som (E£ 2,308) | E£ 3,030 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 som (E£ 115) | E£ 102 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 som (E£ 51) | E£ 91 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 26% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,333 som (E£ 598) | E£ 874 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,250 som (E£ 577) | E£ 761 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,383 som (E£ 868) | E£ 1,862 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (E£ 1,368) | E£ 1,123 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 39% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 880,500 som (E£ 225,832) | E£ 444,807 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (E£ 11) | E£ 5.87 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (E£ 194) | E£ 435 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 0% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (E£ 38) | E£ 41 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 74 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (E£ 256) | E£ 334 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (E£ 64) | E£ 60 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (E£ 64) | E£ 50 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (E£ 49) | E£ 52 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (E£ 19) | E£ 26 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (E£ 32) | E£ 20 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (E£ 77) | E£ 70 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 29% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (E£ 289) | E£ 329 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (E£ 113) | E£ 134 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (E£ 1,282) | E£ 728 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (E£ 558) | E£ 524 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (E£ 96) | E£ 91 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (E£ 26) | E£ 42 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (E£ 31) | E£ 43 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,000 som (E£ 2,052) | E£ 10,473 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 53 som (E£ 13) | E£ 4.68 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (E£ 930) | E£ 820 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (E£ 22) | E£ 37 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,173 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.25648
EGP
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in Egypt
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