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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (€5.11) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 som (€2.52) | €8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 som (€1.69) | €4.40 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 som (€0.64) | €1.25 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 som (€1.24) | €3.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 som (€1.05) | €2.11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 som (€2.55) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (€0.79) | €1.93 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 som (€0.29) | €1.32 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 som (€0.74) | €1.35 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 som (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 72 som (€0.92) | €1.90 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 som (€0.46) | €1.07 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,500 som (€594) | €1,316 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,280 som (€348) | €898 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,085 som (€27) | €132 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,690 som (€328) | €807 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,798 som (€189) | €543 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,192 som (€15) | €134 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,157 som (€15) | €24 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,830 som (€304) | €391 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (€149) | €110 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 552 som (€7) | €4.37 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (€4.44) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,888 som (€37) | €82 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,891 som (€37) | €31 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,051 som (€64) | €96 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,456 som (€82) | €116 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 54% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 992,453 som (€12,671) | €22,404 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 som (€0.57) | €1.55 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,004 som (€13) | €35 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (€3.26) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,136 som (€15) | €9 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 som (€26) | €86 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 som (€5.34) | €5.30 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (€2.54) | €3.35 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 181 som (€2.32) | €3.21 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 som (€1.00) | €1.98 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 som (€1.34) | €1.81 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (€3.19) | €18 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,267 som (€16) | €36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 som (€6) | €17 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,803 som (€112) | €71 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,073 som (€26) | €67 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 som (€5.39) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (€2.42) | €1.63 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 126 som (€1.61) | €5.25 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,700 som (€277) | €434 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (€0.36) | €0.19 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,448 som (€44) | €69 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (€1.10) | €5.43 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,413 prices entered by 738 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 49% cheaper than in Italy
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