- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 386 som (Rp 78,556) | Rp 65,531 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 189 som (Rp 38,456) | Rp 49,511 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 som (Rp 27,049) | Rp 30,885 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 som (Rp 9,234) | Rp 18,934 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 som (Rp 20,039) | Rp 22,695 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 som (Rp 16,801) | Rp 14,388 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 176 som (Rp 35,916) | Rp 60,646 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65 som (Rp 13,267) | Rp 37,954 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 som (Rp 5,170) | Rp 18,653 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 som (Rp 11,470) | Rp 31,286 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 535 som (Rp 109,073) | Rp 371,771 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 71 som (Rp 14,531) | Rp 18,926 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 som (Rp 7,535) | Rp 15,260 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 45,761 som (Rp 9,324,536) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,955 som (Rp 5,288,813) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,106 som (Rp 429,066) | Rp 887,496 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,124 som (Rp 4,711,845) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,239 som (Rp 2,901,531) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,246 som (Rp 253,992) | Rp 667,380 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,366 som (Rp 278,335) | Rp 252,522 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,830 som (Rp 4,855,827) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,607 som (Rp 2,161,304) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 570 som (Rp 116,234) | Rp 59,625 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (Rp 70,888) | Rp 55,089 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,232 som (Rp 454,889) | Rp 659,239 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,500 som (Rp 509,419) | Rp 428,524 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,149 som (Rp 845,420) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,225 som (Rp 1,064,758) | Rp 936,471 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 48% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 992,453 som (Rp 202,229,957) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Rp 9,028) | Rp 8,791 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 818 som (Rp 166,707) | Rp 382,650 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (Rp 51,961) | Rp 24,611 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,900 som (Rp 387,159) | Rp 90,441 | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 som (Rp 407,536) | Rp 332,164 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 425 som (Rp 86,601) | Rp 45,296 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 225 som (Rp 45,905) | Rp 23,390 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 191 som (Rp 38,915) | Rp 32,514 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 67 som (Rp 13,734) | Rp 15,188 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 110 som (Rp 22,414) | Rp 12,682 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (Rp 50,942) | Rp 81,236 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,217 som (Rp 248,034) | Rp 211,083 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 452 som (Rp 92,166) | Rp 98,679 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (Rp 1,018,839) | Rp 460,234 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,138 som (Rp 435,641) | Rp 497,062 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 417 som (Rp 84,903) | Rp 118,309 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 som (Rp 33,489) | Rp 45,661 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 som (Rp 25,915) | Rp 54,748 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,414 som (Rp 3,956,009) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (Rp 5,726) | Rp 1,846 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,448 som (Rp 702,648) | Rp 521,125 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 88 som (Rp 17,884) | Rp 24,789 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,963 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
203.768
IDR
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia
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