Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 54% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 267 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 148 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 68 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 45 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 26 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 87 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 48 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 32 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 257 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 34 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (Mex$ 15,622) | Mex$ 20,800 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (Mex$ 7,815) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,047 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (Mex$ 9,711) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (Mex$ 7,828) | Mex$ 6,721 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 717 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 396 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (Mex$ 10,049) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Mex$ 1,005) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 116 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 124 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 969 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 712 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (Mex$ 2,211) | Mex$ 1,696 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (Mex$ 1,608) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 386,961 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 543 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 92 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 200 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 589 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 76 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 61 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 67 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 244 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 363 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 156 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 724 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 768 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 164 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 80 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 45 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,520 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 883 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 78 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,952 prices entered by 970 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.20098
MXN
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 31% cheaper than in Mexico
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