Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (€4.70) | €17 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (€4.18) | €9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (€2.03) | €4.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (€0.56) | €1.30 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (€1.44) | €3.53 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (€1.64) | €2.44 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (€3.29) | €7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (€0.91) | €2.18 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (€0.50) | €1.59 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (€1.22) | €1.34 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (€0.96) | €1.88 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (€0.33) | €1.40 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (€669) | €1,451 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (€483) | €947 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (€39) | €200 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (€1,083) | €870 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (€602) | €615 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (€60) | €147 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (€8) | €26 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (€361) | €359 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (€84) | €144 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (€4.57) | €4.55 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (€3.01) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (€32) | €75 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (€29) | €34 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (€80) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (€62) | €117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 63% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (€13,242) | €25,487 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (€0.53) | €1.81 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (€7) | €36 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (€21) | €10 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (€8) | €75 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (€4.39) | €5.37 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (€2.34) | €3.12 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (€2.47) | €2.85 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (€0.75) | €2.17 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (€1.73) | €1.66 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (€3.62) | €17 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (€14) | €41 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (€12) | €56 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (€55) | €65 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (€4.96) | €9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (€1.73) | €1.66 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (€1.57) | €5.07 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (€403) | €581 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (€59) | €49 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (€1.00) | €5.83 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 46% cheaper than in Italy
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