Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 225 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 122 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 23 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 41 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 227 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (Mex$ 13,260) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (Mex$ 9,574) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (Mex$ 780) | Mex$ 970 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (Mex$ 21,487) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (Mex$ 11,937) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (Mex$ 1,194) | Mex$ 693 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 387 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (Mex$ 7,162) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 98 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 94 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 862 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,858 som (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 672 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,082 som (Mex$ 975) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (Mex$ 1,233) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (Mex$ 262,621) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 553 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 75 | + 468% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 188 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 546 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 79 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 58 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 31 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 188 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 294 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 569 som (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 150 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 805 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (Mex$ 1,092) | Mex$ 669 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 122 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 71 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (Mex$ 7,983) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,901 som (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 966 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 96 som (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 62 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,508 prices entered by 1,245 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.23875
MXN
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico
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