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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (₨400) | ₨388 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 som (₨197) | ₨255 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 som (₨132) | ₨143 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 som (₨50) | ₨52 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 som (₨97) | ₨71 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 som (₨82) | ₨37 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 som (₨200) | ₨197 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (₨62) | ₨141 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 som (₨23) | ₨25 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 som (₨58) | ₨121 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 som (₨573) | ₨860 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 72 som (₨72) | ₨82 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 som (₨36) | ₨33 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,500 som (₨46,403) | ₨30,714 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,280 som (₨27,223) | ₨20,658 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,085 som (₨2,080) | ₨4,214 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,690 som (₨25,637) | ₨23,686 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,798 som (₨14,767) | ₨15,194 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,192 som (₨1,190) | ₨4,606 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,157 som (₨1,154) | ₨908 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,830 som (₨23,781) | ₨34,222 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (₨11,645) | ₨11,438 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 552 som (₨550) | ₨427 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (₨347) | ₨547 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,888 som (₨2,882) | ₨2,438 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,891 som (₨2,885) | ₨2,947 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,051 som (₨5,040) | ₨4,104 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,456 som (₨6,443) | ₨3,330 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 992,453 som (₨990,389) | ₨872,381 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 som (₨44) | ₨79 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,004 som (₨1,002) | ₨1,300 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (₨254) | ₨153 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,136 som (₨1,134) | ₨318 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 som (₨1,996) | ₨1,145 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 som (₨417) | ₨276 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (₨198) | ₨183 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 181 som (₨181) | ₨223 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 som (₨78) | ₨126 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 som (₨105) | ₨72 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (₨249) | ₨303 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,267 som (₨1,264) | ₨1,219 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 som (₨470) | ₨502 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,803 som (₨8,785) | ₨2,127 | + 313% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,073 som (₨2,068) | ₨1,823 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 som (₨422) | ₨856 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (₨189) | ₨212 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 126 som (₨126) | ₨229 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,700 som (₨21,655) | ₨37,534 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (₨28) | ₨51 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,448 som (₨3,441) | ₨2,303 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (₨86) | ₨255 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 28,214 prices entered by 3,887 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in India
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