Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 44% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 som (Rp 50,840) | Rp 48,924 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238 som (Rp 40,248) | Rp 55,115 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 som (Rp 27,638) | Rp 32,165 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 som (Rp 8,649) | Rp 20,580 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (Rp 16,304) | Rp 25,337 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Rp 22,963) | Rp 17,064 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 287 som (Rp 48,634) | Rp 61,721 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 som (Rp 21,286) | Rp 37,576 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Rp 4,598) | Rp 19,651 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 som (Rp 13,244) | Rp 33,333 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 474 som (Rp 80,300) | Rp 374,037 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 som (Rp 13,078) | Rp 18,761 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (Rp 4,497) | Rp 18,326 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,206 som (Rp 8,847,003) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,296 som (Rp 4,964,509) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 som (Rp 389,175) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,555 som (Rp 3,822,284) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 som (Rp 2,541,931) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (Rp 205,952) | Rp 979,539 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 852 som (Rp 144,301) | Rp 329,516 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 som (Rp 2,541,931) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (Rp 1,977,436) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (Rp 143,054) | Rp 66,640 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 som (Rp 42,107) | Rp 68,439 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,496 som (Rp 592,427) | Rp 680,041 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (Rp 409,968) | Rp 424,371 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,424 som (Rp 1,258,049) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,043 som (Rp 1,193,541) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (Rp 254,193,061) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 som (Rp 6,919) | Rp 8,926 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,008 som (Rp 170,855) | Rp 228,023 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (Rp 43,213) | Rp 23,270 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 som (Rp 76,258) | Rp 59,151 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (Rp 229,160) | Rp 256,292 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (Rp 45,519) | Rp 80,956 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 som (Rp 31,774) | Rp 22,650 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 som (Rp 37,461) | Rp 44,295 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (Rp 10,193) | Rp 22,030 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 som (Rp 12,033) | Rp 12,336 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 som (Rp 41,792) | Rp 89,053 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,437 som (Rp 243,520) | Rp 176,169 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 som (Rp 106,859) | Rp 105,763 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (Rp 1,139,817) | Rp 650,328 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,494 som (Rp 422,571) | Rp 361,319 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 461 som (Rp 78,112) | Rp 133,391 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (Rp 29,631) | Rp 36,857 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Rp 22,070) | Rp 48,318 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,990 som (Rp 4,234,856) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,037 som (Rp 514,616) | Rp 604,695 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 94 som (Rp 15,899) | Rp 28,321 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 932 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
169.462
IDR
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia
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