Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (₨338) | ₨344 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (₨301) | ₨293 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (₨146) | ₨141 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (₨40) | ₨53 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (₨104) | ₨75 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (₨118) | ₨37 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (₨237) | ₨234 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (₨65) | ₨150 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (₨36) | ₨32 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (₨88) | ₨137 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (₨461) | ₨715 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (₨69) | ₨86 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (₨24) | ₨35 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (₨48,097) | ₨33,200 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (₨34,725) | ₨20,139 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (₨2,829) | ₨4,391 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (₨77,937) | ₨18,247 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (₨43,298) | ₨11,868 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (₨4,330) | ₨3,639 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (₨581) | ₨710 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (₨25,979) | ₨29,408 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (₨6,062) | ₨10,869 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (₨329) | ₨399 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (₨216) | ₨224 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (₨2,280) | ₨2,342 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (₨1,609) | ₨2,495 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,082 som (₨3,535) | ₨3,665 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (₨4,473) | ₨2,737 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (₨952,562) | ₨943,208 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (₨38) | ₨83 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (₨520) | ₨1,159 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (₨1,541) | ₨99 | + 1458% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (₨866) | ₨216 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (₨606) | ₨630 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (₨316) | ₨319 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (₨168) | ₨170 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (₨177) | ₨260 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (₨54) | ₨139 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (₨125) | ₨72 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (₨260) | ₨217 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (₨1,013) | ₨1,196 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (₨492) | ₨476 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (₨866) | ₨1,591 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (₨3,960) | ₨1,484 | + 167% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (₨356) | ₨517 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (₨125) | ₨180 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (₨113) | ₨187 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (₨28,954) | ₨38,667 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,901 som (₨1,646) | ₨1,480 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96 som (₨83) | ₨274 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,611 prices entered by 1,811 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 11% more expensive than in India
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