- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (€4.48) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (€2.32) | €8 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (€1.43) | €4.58 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (€0.54) | €1.32 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (€1.19) | €3.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (€1.01) | €2.10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (€2.16) | €7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (€0.79) | €2.02 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (€0.35) | €1.29 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (€0.68) | €1.38 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (€0.86) | €1.94 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (€0.43) | €1.13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (€583) | €1,336 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (€336) | €893 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (€29) | €132 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (€298) | €806 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (€173) | €546 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (€15) | €99 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (€19) | €23 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (€256) | €387 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (€136) | €115 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (€7) | €4.49 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (€3.78) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,327 som (€29) | €84 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (€29) | €33 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (€51) | €95 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (€67) | €118 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (€12,609) | €21,877 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (€0.56) | €1.54 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (€10) | €35 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (€1.89) | €9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (€13) | €85 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (€3.15) | €5.12 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (€2.33) | €3.64 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (€2.42) | €3.26 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (€0.92) | €2.19 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (€1.58) | €2.02 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (€3.78) | €18 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (€14) | €34 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (€5.57) | €17 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (€63) | €64 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (€27) | €67 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (€4.73) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (€1.26) | €1.61 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (€1.52) | €5.09 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (€249) | €457 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (€0.45) | €0.20 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (€46) | €63 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (€1.09) | €5.37 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,991 prices entered by 798 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 52% cheaper than in Italy
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