Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (Rp 69,610) | Rp 61,205 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (Rp 61,900) | Rp 48,353 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (Rp 30,095) | Rp 29,046 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (Rp 8,289) | Rp 21,836 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (Rp 21,335) | Rp 22,834 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Rp 24,270) | Rp 14,630 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (Rp 48,758) | Rp 66,405 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (Rp 13,456) | Rp 43,134 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (Rp 7,398) | Rp 18,263 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (Rp 18,096) | Rp 34,771 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (Rp 94,945) | Rp 406,659 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (Rp 14,275) | Rp 17,291 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (Rp 4,927) | Rp 16,247 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (Rp 9,906,443) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (Rp 7,152,209) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (Rp 582,782) | Rp 801,210 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (Rp 16,052,500) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (Rp 8,918,055) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (Rp 891,806) | Rp 505,106 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (Rp 119,612) | Rp 237,062 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (Rp 5,350,833) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (Rp 1,248,528) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (Rp 67,777) | Rp 57,323 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (Rp 44,590) | Rp 95,242 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (Rp 469,532) | Rp 648,513 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (Rp 431,527) | Rp 480,172 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (Rp 1,191,705) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (Rp 921,224) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 55% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (Rp 196,197,219) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Rp 7,848) | Rp 9,337 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (Rp 107,017) | Rp 419,026 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (Rp 317,483) | Rp 19,709 | + 1511% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (Rp 178,361) | Rp 89,583 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Rp 124,853) | Rp 204,790 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (Rp 65,102) | Rp 108,192 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (Rp 34,612) | Rp 22,334 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (Rp 36,541) | Rp 30,094 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (Rp 11,144) | Rp 22,886 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (Rp 25,665) | Rp 11,284 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Rp 53,569) | Rp 119,565 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (Rp 208,638) | Rp 261,585 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (Rp 94,628) | Rp 99,216 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Rp 178,361) | Rp 251,127 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (Rp 815,652) | Rp 573,242 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (Rp 73,415) | Rp 159,890 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (Rp 25,645) | Rp 39,869 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Rp 23,220) | Rp 65,361 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (Rp 5,963,700) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (Rp 878,737) | Rp 509,555 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (Rp 14,833) | Rp 32,683 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
178.361
IDR
/
KGS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 464 prices entered by 58 different people.
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
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