Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 som (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 175 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 238 som (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 110 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 163 som (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 54 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 som (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 som (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 33 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 som (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 287 som (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 68 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 126 som (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 40 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 78 som (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 474 som (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 225 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 77 som (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 som (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,206 som (Mex$ 15,688) | Mex$ 18,683 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,296 som (Mex$ 8,803) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,297 som (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 1,258 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,555 som (Mex$ 6,778) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 som (Mex$ 4,507) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215 som (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 851 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 852 som (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 378 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,000 som (Mex$ 4,507) | Mex$ 7,447 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,669 som (Mex$ 3,507) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 844 som (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 101 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 248 som (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 84 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,496 som (Mex$ 1,051) | Mex$ 841 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,419 som (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 615 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,424 som (Mex$ 2,231) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,043 som (Mex$ 2,116) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 som (Mex$ 450,750) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 som (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,008 som (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 498 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 255 som (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 81 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 som (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 198 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,352 som (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 539 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 269 som (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 69 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 som (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 48 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 221 som (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 56 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 som (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 som (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 som (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 188 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,437 som (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 345 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 631 som (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 139 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,726 som (Mex$ 2,021) | Mex$ 966 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,494 som (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 663 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 461 som (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 114 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 175 som (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 61 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 130 som (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,902 som (Mex$ 7,182) | Mex$ 9,578 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.89 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,691 som (Mex$ 2,011) | Mex$ 919 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 88 som (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 57 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,664 prices entered by 1,391 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.30050
MXN
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 8% cheaper than in Mexico
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