Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 52% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 som (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 323 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 182 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 74 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 som (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 som (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 191 som (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 91 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 47 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 125 som (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 272 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 27 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,000 som (Mex$ 11,713) | Mex$ 24,494 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (Mex$ 11,456) | Mex$ 12,965 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,000 som (Mex$ 1,704) | Mex$ 1,210 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,000 som (Mex$ 9,583) | Mex$ 15,768 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 35,000 som (Mex$ 7,454) | Mex$ 7,787 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (Mex$ 6,389) | Mex$ 694 | + 821% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 397 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (Mex$ 10,648) | Mex$ 5,861 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 2,286 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 142 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 131 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 953 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 764 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (Mex$ 2,104) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 1,429 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 407,184 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,124 som (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 674 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 106 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 278 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 660 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 106 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 70 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 280 som (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 82 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 som (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 40 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 130 som (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 750 som (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 306 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 381 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 179 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 1,041 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 825 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 187 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 98 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 57 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,563 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 947 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 som (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 82 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,850 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.21296
MXN
/
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico
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