- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (¥577) | ¥1,054 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (¥298) | ¥698 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (¥184) | ¥436 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (¥69) | ¥205 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (¥154) | ¥285 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (¥130) | ¥777 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (¥278) | ¥910 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (¥101) | ¥697 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (¥45) | ¥414 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (¥88) | ¥265 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (¥934) | ¥1,538 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (¥110) | ¥203 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (¥55) | ¥198 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (¥75,123) | ¥231,808 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (¥43,314) | ¥125,591 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (¥3,682) | ¥21,159 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (¥38,441) | ¥113,754 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (¥22,334) | ¥74,885 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (¥1,895) | ¥12,611 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (¥2,388) | ¥4,134 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (¥33,027) | ¥55,558 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (¥17,461) | ¥16,830 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (¥934) | ¥693 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (¥487) | ¥1,827 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,327 som (¥3,780) | ¥6,829 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (¥3,790) | ¥4,215 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (¥6,624) | ¥8,321 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (¥8,663) | ¥13,972 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (¥1,624,271) | ¥2,590,890 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (¥72) | ¥145 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (¥1,230) | ¥11,257 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (¥244) | ¥1,278 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (¥1,624) | ¥3,622 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (¥406) | ¥630 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (¥300) | ¥707 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (¥311) | ¥455 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (¥119) | ¥137 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (¥203) | ¥217 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (¥487) | ¥2,939 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (¥1,827) | ¥4,035 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (¥718) | ¥3,358 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (¥8,121) | ¥12,964 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (¥3,533) | ¥7,899 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (¥609) | ¥880 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (¥162) | ¥491 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (¥195) | ¥560 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (¥32,079) | ¥49,094 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (¥58) | ¥56 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (¥5,888) | ¥10,296 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (¥141) | ¥468 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,103 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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