Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (¥503) | ¥981 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (¥447) | ¥700 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (¥217) | ¥414 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (¥60) | ¥205 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (¥154) | ¥251 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (¥175) | ¥659 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (¥352) | ¥964 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (¥97) | ¥743 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (¥53) | ¥391 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (¥131) | ¥296 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (¥686) | ¥1,420 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (¥103) | ¥178 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (¥36) | ¥217 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (¥71,561) | ¥299,320 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (¥51,665) | ¥164,446 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (¥4,210) | ¥21,056 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (¥115,958) | ¥150,152 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (¥64,421) | ¥78,123 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (¥6,442) | ¥11,902 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (¥864) | ¥4,118 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (¥38,653) | ¥70,060 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (¥9,019) | ¥12,705 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (¥490) | ¥794 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (¥322) | ¥2,406 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (¥3,392) | ¥7,319 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (¥2,394) | ¥4,417 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,082 som (¥5,260) | ¥8,375 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (¥6,655) | ¥13,139 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 76% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (¥1,417,263) | ¥2,627,120 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (¥57) | ¥135 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (¥773) | ¥10,272 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (¥2,293) | ¥1,148 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (¥1,288) | ¥1,229 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (¥902) | ¥5,176 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (¥470) | ¥803 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (¥250) | ¥611 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (¥264) | ¥528 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (¥80) | ¥152 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (¥185) | ¥258 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (¥387) | ¥3,156 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (¥1,507) | ¥3,672 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (¥733) | ¥3,638 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (¥1,288) | ¥16,372 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (¥5,892) | ¥6,066 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (¥530) | ¥1,131 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (¥185) | ¥435 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (¥168) | ¥548 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (¥43,080) | ¥55,862 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,901 som (¥2,450) | ¥9,625 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96 som (¥123) | ¥530 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 940 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan
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