Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som (руб 503) | руб 496 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som (руб 257) | руб 371 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som (руб 181) | руб 196 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som (руб 80) | руб 85 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som (руб 139) | руб 118 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som (руб 56) | руб 196 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som (руб 298) | руб 424 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som (руб 55) | руб 113 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som (руб 33) | руб 50 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som (руб 89) | руб 79 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som (руб 523) | руб 716 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som (руб 110) | руб 147 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som (руб 31) | руб 45 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som (руб 72,291) | руб 90,506 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som (руб 36,166) | руб 56,051 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 9,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som (руб 44,936) | руб 48,742 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som (руб 36,225) | руб 29,136 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,327 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som (руб 749) | руб 495 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (руб 46,502) | руб 23,888 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (руб 4,650) | руб 10,506 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som (руб 233) | руб 606 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som (руб 435) | руб 1,151 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (руб 1,860) | руб 5,595 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som (руб 2,790) | руб 3,450 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som (руб 10,230) | руб 7,670 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som (руб 7,440) | руб 9,727 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,259,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som (руб 62) | руб 51 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som (руб 918) | руб 2,294 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som (руб 372) | руб 511 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som (руб 651) | руб 686 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som (руб 651) | руб 1,874 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som (руб 223) | руб 411 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som (руб 233) | руб 259 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som (руб 124) | руб 285 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som (руб 66) | руб 116 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som (руб 186) | руб 153 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som (руб 322) | руб 827 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som (руб 2,037) | руб 1,772 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som (руб 297) | руб 728 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som (руб 930) | руб 7,974 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som (руб 3,571) | руб 3,857 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som (руб 279) | руб 461 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som (руб 176) | руб 220 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som (руб 112) | руб 261 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som (руб 3,200) | руб 4,225 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som (руб 197) | руб 204 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,458 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.930
RUB
/
KGS
Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 19% cheaper than in Russia
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