Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (¥857) | ¥1,025 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (¥437) | ¥723 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (¥308) | ¥519 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (¥136) | ¥197 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (¥237) | ¥316 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (¥96) | ¥629 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (¥508) | ¥962 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (¥93) | ¥902 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (¥56) | ¥574 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (¥152) | ¥285 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (¥892) | ¥1,208 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (¥188) | ¥184 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (¥53) | ¥206 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (¥123,201) | ¥326,267 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (¥61,635) | ¥171,772 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥28,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (¥76,582) | ¥157,603 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (¥61,735) | ¥82,713 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (¥1,276) | ¥4,699 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (¥79,249) | ¥47,482 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (¥7,925) | ¥32,093 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (¥398) | ¥1,313 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (¥742) | ¥1,878 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (¥3,170) | ¥6,136 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (¥4,755) | ¥5,199 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (¥17,435) | ¥8,989 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (¥12,680) | ¥13,588 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (¥106) | ¥165 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (¥1,565) | ¥10,143 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (¥634) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (¥1,109) | ¥1,967 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (¥1,109) | ¥5,380 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (¥380) | ¥650 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (¥396) | ¥938 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (¥211) | ¥702 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (¥113) | ¥218 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (¥317) | ¥216 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (¥549) | ¥3,927 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (¥3,471) | ¥4,141 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (¥506) | ¥3,600 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (¥1,585) | ¥4,000 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (¥6,086) | ¥5,993 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (¥475) | ¥984 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (¥300) | ¥472 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (¥190) | ¥575 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (¥5,453) | ¥9,280 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (¥335) | ¥592 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 921 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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