Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 som (¥443) | ¥975 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238 som (¥351) | ¥718 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 som (¥241) | ¥451 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 som (¥81) | ¥214 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (¥142) | ¥284 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (¥200) | ¥501 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 287 som (¥424) | ¥1,246 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 som (¥186) | ¥640 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (¥40) | ¥381 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 som (¥116) | ¥252 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 474 som (¥700) | ¥1,640 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 som (¥114) | ¥221 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (¥39) | ¥253 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,206 som (¥77,173) | ¥182,340 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,296 som (¥43,305) | ¥111,342 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 som (¥3,395) | ¥15,746 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,555 som (¥33,342) | ¥127,445 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 som (¥22,173) | ¥86,552 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (¥1,797) | ¥11,000 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 852 som (¥1,259) | ¥3,746 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 som (¥22,173) | ¥39,892 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (¥17,249) | ¥8,365 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (¥1,248) | ¥740 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 som (¥367) | ¥2,216 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,496 som (¥5,168) | ¥6,528 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (¥3,576) | ¥4,644 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,424 som (¥10,974) | ¥7,685 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,043 som (¥10,411) | ¥13,013 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (¥2,217,330) | ¥2,936,380 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 som (¥60) | ¥138 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,008 som (¥1,490) | ¥9,348 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (¥377) | ¥1,406 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 som (¥665) | ¥929 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (¥1,999) | ¥8,740 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (¥397) | ¥554 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 som (¥277) | ¥669 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 som (¥327) | ¥516 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (¥89) | ¥191 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 som (¥105) | ¥238 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 som (¥365) | ¥2,573 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,437 som (¥2,124) | ¥3,363 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 som (¥932) | ¥3,583 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (¥9,943) | ¥16,766 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,494 som (¥3,686) | ¥6,023 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 461 som (¥681) | ¥809 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (¥258) | ¥500 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (¥193) | ¥491 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (¥35,332) | ¥47,822 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,691 som (¥9,891) | ¥8,220 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 88 som (¥130) | ¥491 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,311 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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