Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (₨511) | ₨373 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (₨261) | ₨321 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (₨183) | ₨169 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (₨81) | ₨58 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (₨141) | ₨92 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (₨57) | ₨39 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (₨303) | ₨239 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (₨56) | ₨154 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (₨33) | ₨31 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (₨91) | ₨169 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (₨531) | ₨769 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (₨112) | ₨89 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (₨32) | ₨38 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (₨73,372) | ₨40,472 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (₨36,706) | ₨24,259 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,263 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (₨45,608) | ₨24,750 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (₨36,766) | ₨14,691 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,007 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (₨760) | ₨665 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (₨47,197) | ₨29,903 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (₨4,720) | ₨11,999 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (₨237) | ₨535 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (₨442) | ₨428 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (₨1,888) | ₨2,524 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (₨2,832) | ₨2,741 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (₨10,383) | ₨4,298 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (₨7,551) | ₨3,255 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (₨63) | ₨105 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (₨932) | ₨1,104 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (₨378) | ₨138 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (₨661) | ₨276 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (₨661) | ₨905 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (₨227) | ₨396 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (₨236) | ₨223 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (₨126) | ₨281 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (₨67) | ₨167 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (₨189) | ₨98 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (₨327) | ₨306 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (₨2,067) | ₨1,460 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (₨301) | ₨600 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (₨944) | ₨1,500 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (₨3,624) | ₨1,872 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (₨283) | ₨756 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (₨179) | ₨217 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (₨113) | ₨182 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (₨3,248) | ₨1,638 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (₨200) | ₨270 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,004 prices entered by 1,247 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 8% more expensive than in India
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