Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 som (₨308) | ₨375 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238 som (₨244) | ₨278 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 som (₨168) | ₨138 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 som (₨56) | ₨51 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (₨99) | ₨71 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (₨139) | ₨35 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 287 som (₨295) | ₨212 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 som (₨129) | ₨134 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (₨28) | ₨28 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 som (₨80) | ₨127 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 474 som (₨487) | ₨797 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 som (₨79) | ₨84 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (₨27) | ₨35 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,206 som (₨53,681) | ₨32,377 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,296 som (₨30,123) | ₨19,833 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 som (₨2,361) | ₨4,330 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,555 som (₨23,192) | ₨22,135 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 som (₨15,424) | ₨13,235 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (₨1,250) | ₨3,267 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 852 som (₨876) | ₨734 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 som (₨15,424) | ₨29,901 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (₨11,998) | ₨10,367 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (₨868) | ₨378 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 som (₨255) | ₨359 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,496 som (₨3,595) | ₨2,385 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (₨2,488) | ₨2,611 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,424 som (₨7,633) | ₨3,751 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,043 som (₨7,242) | ₨2,705 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (₨1,542,357) | ₨934,217 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 som (₨42) | ₨75 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,008 som (₨1,037) | ₨1,170 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (₨262) | ₨98 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 som (₨463) | ₨200 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (₨1,390) | ₨917 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (₨276) | ₨245 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 som (₨193) | ₨176 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 som (₨227) | ₨234 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (₨62) | ₨147 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 som (₨73) | ₨69 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 som (₨254) | ₨233 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,437 som (₨1,478) | ₨1,246 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 som (₨648) | ₨475 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (₨6,916) | ₨1,736 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,494 som (₨2,564) | ₨1,930 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 461 som (₨474) | ₨678 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (₨180) | ₨219 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (₨134) | ₨200 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (₨24,576) | ₨33,946 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,691 som (₨6,880) | ₨1,782 | + 286% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 88 som (₨90) | ₨260 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,772 prices entered by 2,357 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 14% more expensive than in India
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