Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 301 som (Rp 60,176) | Rp 62,389 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 som (Rp 39,354) | Rp 50,984 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 193 som (Rp 38,568) | Rp 29,325 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 som (Rp 11,922) | Rp 18,889 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 som (Rp 19,491) | Rp 26,350 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 124 som (Rp 24,843) | Rp 15,739 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232 som (Rp 46,396) | Rp 69,458 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 som (Rp 26,139) | Rp 39,153 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 som (Rp 3,702) | Rp 19,538 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 som (Rp 11,742) | Rp 30,210 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 450 som (Rp 89,888) | Rp 433,415 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 72 som (Rp 14,438) | Rp 15,764 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (Rp 5,490) | Rp 14,528 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,168 som (Rp 12,622,184) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,949 som (Rp 5,784,566) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,526 som (Rp 504,657) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 33,066 som (Rp 6,607,165) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,847 som (Rp 3,566,126) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (Rp 242,847) | Rp 660,848 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 834 som (Rp 166,703) | Rp 281,571 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 23,830 som (Rp 4,761,748) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (Rp 2,331,678) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (Rp 168,681) | Rp 52,955 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 som (Rp 29,973) | Rp 55,185 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,911 som (Rp 1,181,111) | Rp 658,752 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000 som (Rp 999,100) | Rp 531,171 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 som (Rp 1,998,199) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,577 som (Rp 1,713,789) | Rp 911,737 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (Rp 299,729,851) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 som (Rp 8,585) | Rp 9,131 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 som (Rp 236,427) | Rp 360,956 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (Rp 50,954) | Rp 32,065 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 303 som (Rp 60,632) | Rp 138,988 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (Rp 270,212) | Rp 257,547 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (Rp 53,674) | Rp 41,237 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (Rp 39,703) | Rp 24,297 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 som (Rp 43,679) | Rp 30,182 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 som (Rp 17,012) | Rp 19,131 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 109 som (Rp 21,850) | Rp 14,080 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 som (Rp 39,964) | Rp 66,998 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,238 som (Rp 247,383) | Rp 184,609 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 673 som (Rp 134,457) | Rp 105,675 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (Rp 1,344,007) | Rp 359,301 | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,169 som (Rp 433,337) | Rp 433,102 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 358 som (Rp 71,452) | Rp 128,455 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 182 som (Rp 36,331) | Rp 46,128 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 114 som (Rp 22,694) | Rp 51,877 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (Rp 4,775,995) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (Rp 5,615) | Rp 1,406 | + 299% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,538 som (Rp 1,306,407) | Rp 588,150 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 79 som (Rp 15,870) | Rp 22,910 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,504 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
199.820
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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