Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 544 som (руб 619) | руб 537 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (руб 398) | руб 392 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (руб 256) | руб 210 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 som (руб 92) | руб 85 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 163 som (руб 186) | руб 138 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 som (руб 140) | руб 237 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (руб 379) | руб 445 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (руб 57) | руб 131 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (руб 31) | руб 45 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (руб 97) | руб 87 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (руб 757) | руб 706 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 118 som (руб 134) | руб 165 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (руб 32) | руб 41 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,050 som (руб 101,288) | руб 104,906 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (руб 61,187) | руб 60,333 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (руб 68,245) | руб 8,851 | + 671% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (руб 78,232) | руб 62,409 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (руб 45,497) | руб 31,960 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (руб 34,123) | руб 6,219 | + 449% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (руб 926) | руб 852 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (руб 56,871) | руб 22,664 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (руб 5,687) | руб 8,167 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (руб 417) | руб 629 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (руб 779) | руб 811 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (руб 2,275) | руб 6,099 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (руб 2,457) | руб 3,674 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (руб 11,237) | руб 8,189 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (руб 7,568) | руб 7,978 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,768,470 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 som (руб 74) | руб 54 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,182 som (руб 1,344) | руб 1,897 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (руб 423) | руб 329 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (руб 860) | руб 589 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (руб 987) | руб 1,902 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (руб 372) | руб 340 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (руб 189) | руб 240 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 som (руб 143) | руб 254 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 som (руб 134) | руб 139 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 som (руб 151) | руб 149 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 348 som (руб 396) | руб 607 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (руб 2,218) | руб 1,853 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (руб 455) | руб 762 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (руб 3,412) | руб 7,184 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (руб 4,442) | руб 4,106 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (руб 405) | руб 547 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (руб 192) | руб 215 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (руб 95) | руб 264 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 52,838 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 5.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,854 som (руб 2,108) | руб 3,300 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 som (руб 141) | руб 196 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,820 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.137
RUB
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 13% more expensive than in Russia
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