Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 390 som (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 244 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 347 som (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 138 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 169 som (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 64 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 120 som (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 37 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 273 som (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 75 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 som (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 47 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 som (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 27 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 532 som (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 265 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 80 som (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 som (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,542 som (Mex$ 13,850) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,100 som (Mex$ 9,999) | Mex$ 9,499 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,267 som (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 1,089 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000 som (Mex$ 22,442) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,000 som (Mex$ 12,468) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 som (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 850 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 671 som (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 402 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 30,000 som (Mex$ 7,481) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 som (Mex$ 1,746) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 380 som (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 115 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 som (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 109 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,632 som (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 917 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 652 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,681 som (Mex$ 1,666) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,165 som (Mex$ 1,288) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,100,000 som (Mex$ 274,295) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 som (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 518 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,780 som (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 84 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 199 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 580 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 365 som (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 76 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 194 som (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 55 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 205 som (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 58 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 144 som (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 32 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 231 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,170 som (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 318 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 531 som (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 156 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 742 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,573 som (Mex$ 1,140) | Mex$ 741 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 412 som (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 149 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 som (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 82 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 42 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 33,436 som (Mex$ 8,338) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.74 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,927 som (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 909 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 83 som (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 67 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,412 prices entered by 1,081 different people.
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Mexico
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