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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 | 400 som (¥644) | ¥1,034 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 som (¥317) | ¥720 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 133 som (¥213) | ¥464 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 som (¥80) | ¥200 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 som (¥156) | ¥271 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 82 som (¥133) | ¥640 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 som (¥321) | ¥915 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (¥100) | ¥613 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 som (¥37) | ¥420 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 som (¥93) | ¥267 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 som (¥923) | ¥1,604 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 72 som (¥116) | ¥209 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 som (¥58) | ¥200 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,500 som (¥74,728) | ¥256,284 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 27,280 som (¥43,841) | ¥116,029 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,085 som (¥3,350) | ¥23,252 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,690 som (¥41,286) | ¥120,733 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,798 som (¥23,781) | ¥82,119 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,192 som (¥1,916) | ¥11,573 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,157 som (¥1,859) | ¥4,112 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 23,830 som (¥38,297) | ¥63,696 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (¥18,753) | ¥16,934 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 552 som (¥886) | ¥730 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 348 som (¥559) | ¥1,567 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,888 som (¥4,641) | ¥5,970 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,891 som (¥4,646) | ¥3,940 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,051 som (¥8,117) | ¥8,357 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,456 som (¥10,375) | ¥12,795 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 992,453 som (¥1,594,934) | ¥2,848,210 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 45 som (¥72) | ¥147 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,004 som (¥1,613) | ¥12,471 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (¥410) | ¥1,279 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,136 som (¥1,826) | ¥1,179 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 som (¥3,214) | ¥5,268 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 418 som (¥672) | ¥643 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 199 som (¥319) | ¥726 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 181 som (¥292) | ¥490 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 79 som (¥126) | ¥144 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 som (¥169) | ¥208 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 som (¥402) | ¥2,754 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,267 som (¥2,036) | ¥4,233 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 471 som (¥756) | ¥3,266 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,803 som (¥14,147) | ¥10,578 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,073 som (¥3,331) | ¥8,596 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 422 som (¥679) | ¥947 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (¥304) | ¥488 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 126 som (¥203) | ¥533 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,700 som (¥34,873) | ¥56,871 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 som (¥45) | ¥57 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,448 som (¥5,542) | ¥9,818 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (¥139) | ¥464 | - 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 1,971 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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