Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (₨378) | ₨330 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (₨336) | ₨293 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (₨164) | ₨163 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (₨45) | ₨54 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (₨116) | ₨82 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (₨132) | ₨41 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (₨265) | ₨216 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (₨73) | ₨152 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (₨40) | ₨29 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (₨98) | ₨149 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (₨516) | ₨766 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (₨78) | ₨87 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (₨27) | ₨35 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (₨53,847) | ₨31,400 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (₨38,877) | ₨20,122 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (₨3,168) | ₨4,477 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (₨87,255) | ₨22,933 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (₨48,475) | ₨14,192 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (₨4,847) | ₨3,664 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (₨650) | ₨511 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (₨29,085) | ₨29,219 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (₨6,786) | ₨12,383 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (₨368) | ₨416 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (₨242) | ₨320 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (₨2,552) | ₨2,328 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (₨2,346) | ₨2,564 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (₨6,478) | ₨3,571 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (₨5,007) | ₨3,002 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (₨1,066,449) | ₨980,422 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (₨43) | ₨108 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (₨582) | ₨1,414 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (₨1,726) | ₨140 | + 1134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (₨969) | ₨303 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (₨679) | ₨1,443 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (₨354) | ₨402 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (₨188) | ₨190 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (₨199) | ₨248 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (₨61) | ₨152 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (₨140) | ₨72 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (₨291) | ₨373 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (₨1,134) | ₨1,357 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (₨514) | ₨595 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (₨969) | ₨1,516 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (₨4,434) | ₨2,086 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (₨399) | ₨594 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (₨139) | ₨229 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (₨126) | ₨175 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (₨32,416) | ₨46,652 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (₨4,776) | ₨1,530 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (₨81) | ₨244 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 18% more expensive than in India
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