- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (Rp 74,147) | Rp 66,170 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (Rp 38,342) | Rp 50,168 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (Rp 23,683) | Rp 30,939 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (Rp 8,883) | Rp 19,126 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (Rp 19,770) | Rp 24,203 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (Rp 16,715) | Rp 14,807 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (Rp 35,750) | Rp 65,437 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (Rp 13,022) | Rp 37,029 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Rp 5,729) | Rp 18,101 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (Rp 11,313) | Rp 31,555 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (Rp 120,081) | Rp 359,456 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (Rp 14,161) | Rp 18,755 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (Rp 7,078) | Rp 16,216 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (Rp 9,658,716) | Rp 12,233,200 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (Rp 5,568,997) | Rp 9,342,630 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (Rp 473,365) | Rp 893,279 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (Rp 4,942,485) | Rp 8,592,610 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (Rp 2,871,510) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (Rp 243,644) | Rp 661,561 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (Rp 306,984) | Rp 272,688 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (Rp 4,246,348) | Rp 4,688,240 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (Rp 2,244,999) | Rp 1,762,310 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (Rp 120,081) | Rp 59,284 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (Rp 62,651) | Rp 56,285 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,625 som (Rp 548,197) | Rp 612,994 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (Rp 487,286) | Rp 413,561 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (Rp 851,631) | Rp 987,674 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (Rp 1,113,797) | Rp 827,434 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 46% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (Rp 208,837,113) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Rp 9,227) | Rp 8,760 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (Rp 158,090) | Rp 371,911 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (Rp 31,326) | Rp 24,611 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 84,995 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (Rp 208,837) | Rp 352,309 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (Rp 52,209) | Rp 45,191 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (Rp 38,635) | Rp 22,842 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (Rp 40,000) | Rp 33,755 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (Rp 15,287) | Rp 14,477 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (Rp 26,105) | Rp 13,066 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Rp 62,651) | Rp 91,137 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (Rp 234,942) | Rp 209,668 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (Rp 92,267) | Rp 99,420 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (Rp 1,044,186) | Rp 399,376 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (Rp 454,221) | Rp 482,715 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (Rp 78,314) | Rp 130,862 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (Rp 20,884) | Rp 47,236 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Rp 25,095) | Rp 57,031 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (Rp 4,124,533) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (Rp 7,518) | Rp 1,544 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (Rp 757,035) | Rp 552,469 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (Rp 18,099) | Rp 24,285 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,138 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
208.837
IDR
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KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia
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