Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Indonesia
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Kyrgyzstan is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (Rp 92,574) | Rp 45,378 | + 104% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (Rp 47,242) | Rp 54,330 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (Rp 33,228) | Rp 27,591 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (Rp 14,667) | Rp 19,722 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 149 som (Rp 25,544) | Rp 26,707 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (Rp 10,385) | Rp 18,501 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (Rp 54,885) | Rp 56,542 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (Rp 10,067) | Rp 42,973 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (Rp 6,008) | Rp 22,558 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (Rp 16,441) | Rp 34,959 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (Rp 96,304) | Rp 337,317 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (Rp 20,326) | Rp 20,426 | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (Rp 5,763) | Rp 17,971 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (Rp 13,303,445) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (Rp 6,655,402) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 496,641 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (Rp 8,269,431) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (Rp 6,666,270) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (Rp 137,828) | Rp 400,530 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (Rp 8,557,494) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Rp 855,749) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (Rp 42,934) | Rp 43,866 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (Rp 80,071) | Rp 71,573 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (Rp 342,300) | Rp 624,572 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (Rp 513,450) | Rp 439,901 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (Rp 1,882,649) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (Rp 1,369,199) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (Rp 11,429) | Rp 11,904 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (Rp 168,963) | Rp 150,291 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (Rp 68,460) | Rp 36,367 | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (Rp 119,805) | Rp 60,467 | + 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Rp 119,805) | Rp 313,421 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (Rp 41,076) | Rp 130,123 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (Rp 42,787) | Rp 19,595 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (Rp 22,820) | Rp 34,558 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (Rp 12,184) | Rp 30,035 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (Rp 34,230) | Rp 15,580 | + 120% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (Rp 59,274) | Rp 88,350 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (Rp 374,801) | Rp 216,012 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (Rp 54,624) | Rp 104,481 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Rp 171,150) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 92% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (Rp 657,169) | Rp 383,761 | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (Rp 51,345) | Rp 162,937 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (Rp 32,381) | Rp 36,298 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Rp 20,538) | Rp 40,791 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (Rp 588,863) | Rp 496,553 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (Rp 36,201) | Rp 35,528 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
171.150
IDR
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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