Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (¥659) | ¥1,035 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (¥577) | ¥817 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (¥371) | ¥618 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 som (¥118) | ¥237 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 som (¥296) | ¥335 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 191 som (¥314) | ¥439 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (¥548) | ¥1,195 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (¥82) | ¥822 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 som (¥120) | ¥509 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 125 som (¥206) | ¥312 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (¥1,097) | ¥1,267 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (¥194) | ¥276 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (¥48) | ¥293 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,000 som (¥90,632) | ¥365,082 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (¥88,645) | ¥197,811 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 som (¥13,183) | ¥19,132 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (¥113,339) | ¥145,654 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (¥65,914) | ¥106,059 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (¥49,436) | ¥8,349 | + 492% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 som (¥1,648) | ¥4,448 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (¥82,393) | ¥74,559 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (¥8,239) | ¥25,414 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (¥604) | ¥1,338 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (¥1,129) | ¥2,815 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (¥3,296) | ¥9,315 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (¥3,559) | ¥5,103 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (¥16,280) | ¥9,892 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (¥10,964) | ¥12,189 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,060,780 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 som (¥120) | ¥169 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,124 som (¥1,853) | ¥8,198 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (¥613) | ¥2,133 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (¥1,246) | ¥2,551 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (¥1,430) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (¥539) | ¥1,337 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (¥273) | ¥930 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 som (¥461) | ¥622 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 som (¥82) | ¥224 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 130 som (¥214) | ¥188 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 750 som (¥1,236) | ¥4,604 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (¥3,213) | ¥4,908 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (¥660) | ¥3,881 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (¥4,944) | ¥7,212 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (¥6,436) | ¥8,269 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (¥587) | ¥1,244 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (¥279) | ¥547 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (¥138) | ¥674 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (¥3,055) | ¥9,530 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (¥1,648) | ¥613 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 414 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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