- Cost of Living
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355 som (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 120 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 som (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 95 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 som (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 67 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 95 som (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 80 som (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 171 som (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 62 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 som (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 223 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 68 som (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 46,250 som (Mex$ 13,403) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 26,667 som (Mex$ 7,728) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,267 som (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,667 som (Mex$ 6,858) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,750 som (Mex$ 3,985) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,167 som (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,470 som (Mex$ 426) | Mex$ 381 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 20,333 som (Mex$ 5,892) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,750 som (Mex$ 3,115) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 575 som (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 105 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 som (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 87 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,327 som (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 811 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,333 som (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 667 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,078 som (Mex$ 1,182) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,333 som (Mex$ 1,546) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 som (Mex$ 289,790) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 som (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 757 som (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 457 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 som (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 75 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 som (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 548 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 som (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 185 som (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 48 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 192 som (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 54 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 73 som (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 125 som (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 som (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 124 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,125 som (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 378 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 442 som (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 136 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,000 som (Mex$ 1,449) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,175 som (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 742 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 375 som (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 103 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 som (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 54 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 44 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,750 som (Mex$ 5,723) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 36 som (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 358% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,625 som (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 724 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 som (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 52 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,503 prices entered by 1,197 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.28979
MXN
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 17% cheaper than in Mexico
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