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 | 400 som (₨391) | ₨429 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (₨342) | ₨363 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (₨220) | ₨179 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 som (₨70) | ₨61 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 som (₨175) | ₨102 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 191 som (₨186) | ₨44 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (₨325) | ₨251 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (₨49) | ₨194 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 som (₨71) | ₨41 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 125 som (₨122) | ₨162 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (₨651) | ₨926 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (₨115) | ₨92 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (₨28) | ₨41 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,000 som (₨53,787) | ₨45,895 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (₨52,608) | ₨29,581 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 som (₨7,824) | ₨5,552 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (₨67,264) | ₨29,565 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (₨39,118) | ₨17,736 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (₨29,339) | ₨4,989 | + 488% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 som (₨978) | ₨731 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (₨48,898) | ₨26,612 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (₨4,890) | ₨12,652 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (₨359) | ₨516 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (₨670) | ₨523 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (₨1,956) | ₨2,400 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (₨2,112) | ₨2,579 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (₨9,662) | ₨3,981 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (₨6,507) | ₨2,875 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,738,230 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 som (₨71) | ₨104 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,124 som (₨1,100) | ₨1,614 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (₨364) | ₨89 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (₨739) | ₨217 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (₨849) | ₨1,172 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (₨320) | ₨329 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (₨162) | ₨220 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 som (₨274) | ₨302 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 som (₨49) | ₨195 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 130 som (₨127) | ₨95 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 750 som (₨733) | ₨322 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (₨1,907) | ₨1,424 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (₨392) | ₨604 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (₨2,934) | ₨1,842 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (₨3,819) | ₨2,143 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (₨348) | ₨766 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (₨165) | ₨240 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (₨82) | ₨208 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (₨1,813) | ₨1,579 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (₨978) | ₨272 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,811 prices entered by 504 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 14% more expensive than in India
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