- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 som (E£ 99) | E£ 139 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 189 som (E£ 48) | E£ 68 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 som (E£ 34) | E£ 39 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 som (E£ 12) | E£ 14 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 som (E£ 25) | E£ 21 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 som (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 176 som (E£ 45) | E£ 31 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65 som (E£ 17) | E£ 25 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (E£ 6) | E£ 7 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 som (E£ 14) | E£ 22 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 535 som (E£ 137) | E£ 150 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 71 som (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (E£ 9) | E£ 5.69 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 13% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 45,761 som (E£ 11,720) | E£ 8,598 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,955 som (E£ 6,648) | E£ 5,254 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,106 som (E£ 539) | E£ 880 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,124 som (E£ 5,922) | E£ 5,801 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,239 som (E£ 3,647) | E£ 3,965 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,246 som (E£ 319) | E£ 619 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,366 som (E£ 350) | E£ 234 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,830 som (E£ 6,103) | E£ 5,850 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,607 som (E£ 2,717) | E£ 2,926 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 570 som (E£ 146) | E£ 97 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (E£ 89) | E£ 91 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 22% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,232 som (E£ 572) | E£ 902 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,500 som (E£ 640) | E£ 808 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,149 som (E£ 1,063) | E£ 1,787 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,225 som (E£ 1,338) | E£ 947 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 992,453 som (E£ 254,184) | E£ 438,533 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (E£ 11) | E£ 6 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 818 som (E£ 210) | E£ 491 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 61% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (E£ 65) | E£ 37 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,900 som (E£ 487) | E£ 74 | + 561% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 som (E£ 512) | E£ 287 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 425 som (E£ 109) | E£ 60 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 225 som (E£ 58) | E£ 50 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 191 som (E£ 49) | E£ 49 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 som (E£ 17) | E£ 26 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 som (E£ 28) | E£ 21 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (E£ 64) | E£ 72 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 14% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,217 som (E£ 312) | E£ 322 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 452 som (E£ 116) | E£ 133 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (E£ 1,281) | E£ 797 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,138 som (E£ 548) | E£ 528 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 417 som (E£ 107) | E£ 95 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 som (E£ 42) | E£ 40 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 som (E£ 33) | E£ 40 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,414 som (E£ 4,972) | E£ 10,146 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (E£ 7) | E£ 3.42 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,448 som (E£ 883) | E£ 735 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 som (E£ 22) | E£ 37 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,086 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.25612
EGP
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 6% cheaper than in Egypt
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