Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (¥613) | ¥1,145 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (¥545) | ¥719 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (¥265) | ¥437 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (¥73) | ¥211 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (¥188) | ¥282 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (¥214) | ¥815 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (¥429) | ¥951 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (¥119) | ¥984 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (¥65) | ¥421 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (¥159) | ¥268 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (¥836) | ¥1,770 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (¥126) | ¥217 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (¥43) | ¥225 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (¥87,240) | ¥194,768 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (¥62,985) | ¥126,641 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (¥5,132) | ¥21,178 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (¥141,365) | ¥142,258 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (¥78,536) | ¥80,836 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (¥7,854) | ¥13,643 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (¥1,053) | ¥3,988 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (¥47,122) | ¥59,521 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (¥10,995) | ¥17,809 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (¥597) | ¥665 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (¥393) | ¥2,700 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (¥4,135) | ¥7,941 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (¥3,800) | ¥4,162 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (¥10,495) | ¥7,471 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (¥8,113) | ¥15,388 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 82% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 82% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (¥1,727,795) | ¥2,576,380 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (¥69) | ¥161 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (¥942) | ¥16,725 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (¥2,796) | ¥1,370 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (¥1,571) | ¥1,955 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (¥1,100) | ¥3,523 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (¥573) | ¥2,205 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (¥305) | ¥648 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (¥322) | ¥409 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (¥98) | ¥143 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (¥226) | ¥184 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (¥472) | ¥3,583 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (¥1,837) | ¥4,280 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (¥833) | ¥3,593 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (¥1,571) | ¥20,657 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (¥7,183) | ¥6,242 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (¥647) | ¥1,034 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (¥226) | ¥533 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (¥204) | ¥526 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (¥52,519) | ¥58,872 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (¥7,739) | ¥11,178 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (¥131) | ¥554 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 608 prices entered by 81 different people.
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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