Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Egypt
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Kyrgyzstan is 14% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 544 som (E£ 283) | E£ 291 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (E£ 182) | E£ 166 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (E£ 117) | E£ 111 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 som (E£ 42) | E£ 32 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 163 som (E£ 85) | E£ 66 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 som (E£ 64) | E£ 20 | + 219% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (E£ 173) | E£ 95 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (E£ 26) | E£ 47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (E£ 14) | E£ 17 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (E£ 44) | E£ 50 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (E£ 346) | E£ 317 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 100 som (E£ 52) | E£ 22 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (E£ 15) | E£ 14 | + 5% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 234% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,050 som (E£ 46,341) | E£ 18,654 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (E£ 27,994) | E£ 12,343 | + 127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (E£ 31,223) | E£ 1,497 | + 1985% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (E£ 35,793) | E£ 13,219 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (E£ 20,816) | E£ 7,080 | + 194% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (E£ 15,612) | E£ 1,310 | + 1092% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (E£ 423) | E£ 303 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (E£ 26,020) | E£ 13,094 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (E£ 2,602) | E£ 10,228 | - 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (E£ 191) | E£ 193 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (E£ 357) | E£ 133 | + 169% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 38% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (E£ 1,041) | E£ 2,437 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (E£ 1,124) | E£ 1,995 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (E£ 5,141) | E£ 5,429 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (E£ 3,462) | E£ 4,987 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 1,249,650 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 som (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 196% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,113 som (E£ 579) | E£ 1,033 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 24% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (E£ 194) | E£ 56 | + 246% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (E£ 393) | E£ 112 | + 252% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (E£ 452) | E£ 419 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (E£ 170) | E£ 76 | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (E£ 86) | E£ 125 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 som (E£ 65) | E£ 100 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 som (E£ 61) | E£ 63 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 133 som (E£ 69) | E£ 43 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 348 som (E£ 181) | E£ 134 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 11% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (E£ 1,015) | E£ 576 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (E£ 208) | E£ 278 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (E£ 1,561) | E£ 1,113 | + 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (E£ 2,032) | E£ 931 | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (E£ 185) | E£ 130 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (E£ 88) | E£ 75 | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (E£ 44) | E£ 218 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 19,450 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 3.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,280 som (E£ 1,707) | E£ 1,592 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 som (E£ 65) | E£ 70 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 919 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 37% more expensive than in Egypt
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