Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 544 som (₨1,736) | ₨819 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (₨1,117) | ₨997 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (₨718) | ₨437 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 som (₨257) | ₨186 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 som (₨522) | ₨289 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 som (₨394) | ₨163 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (₨1,062) | ₨1,235 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (₨160) | ₨295 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (₨86) | ₨102 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (₨272) | ₨506 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (₨2,124) | ₨3,073 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 100 som (₨319) | ₨277 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (₨91) | ₨159 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 73,929 som (₨235,883) | ₨132,295 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 39,293 som (₨125,370) | ₨77,291 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (₨191,441) | ₨27,707 | + 591% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 51,562 som (₨164,517) | ₨74,480 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 42,639 som (₨136,047) | ₨47,271 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (₨95,720) | ₨25,596 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (₨2,596) | ₨2,222 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (₨159,534) | ₨75,597 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (₨15,953) | ₨30,141 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (₨1,170) | ₨1,485 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (₨2,187) | ₨2,381 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (₨6,381) | ₨3,622 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (₨6,891) | ₨7,868 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (₨31,523) | ₨18,819 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,319 som (₨20,163) | ₨11,818 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,047,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 som (₨207) | ₨278 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 929 som (₨2,965) | ₨3,518 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (₨1,187) | ₨495 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (₨2,412) | ₨941 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (₨2,770) | ₨2,467 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (₨1,044) | ₨851 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (₨530) | ₨876 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 som (₨402) | ₨1,005 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 som (₨377) | ₨456 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 som (₨424) | ₨231 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 348 som (₨1,110) | ₨2,603 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (₨6,221) | ₨4,114 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (₨1,278) | ₨2,032 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (₨9,572) | ₨3,793 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (₨12,461) | ₨7,783 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (₨1,136) | ₨1,274 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (₨540) | ₨621 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (₨267) | ₨721 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨61,939 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,280 som (₨10,466) | ₨3,256 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 som (₨396) | ₨488 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,114 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan
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