Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to Ukraine
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Kyrgyzstan is 16% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 544 som (237₴) | 316₴ | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 350 som (153₴) | 202₴ | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225 som (98₴) | 87₴ | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 81 som (35₴) | 42₴ | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 163 som (71₴) | 69₴ | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 123 som (54₴) | 87₴ | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 som (145₴) | 199₴ | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 som (22₴) | 30₴ | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 som (12₴) | 21₴ | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 85 som (37₴) | 33₴ | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 666 som (290₴) | 264₴ | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 100 som (44₴) | 46₴ | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 som (12₴) | 18₴ | - 33% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 80% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 89,050 som (38,814₴) | 29,808₴ | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 53,794 som (23,447₴) | 15,002₴ | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 som (26,152₴) | 3,958₴ | + 561% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,780 som (29,979₴) | 15,729₴ | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 40,000 som (17,434₴) | 12,579₴ | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 som (13,076₴) | 3,706₴ | + 253% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 814 som (355₴) | 278₴ | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som (21,793₴) | 11,029₴ | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som (2,179₴) | 3,729₴ | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 367 som (160₴) | 389₴ | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 685 som (299₴) | 583₴ | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 43% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som (872₴) | 3,548₴ | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,160 som (941₴) | 1,448₴ | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,880 som (4,306₴) | 4,343₴ | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,654 som (2,900₴) | 4,566₴ | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 23% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,054,060₴ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 65 som (28₴) | 52₴ | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,113 som (485₴) | 823₴ | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 43% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 372 som (162₴) | 147₴ | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 756 som (330₴) | 547₴ | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 som (378₴) | 669₴ | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 327 som (143₴) | 488₴ | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 166 som (72₴) | 138₴ | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 som (55₴) | 172₴ | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 118 som (51₴) | 73₴ | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 133 som (58₴) | 71₴ | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 348 som (152₴) | 326₴ | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 6% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,950 som (850₴) | 1,081₴ | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 som (175₴) | 312₴ | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,000 som (1,308₴) | 1,503₴ | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,905 som (1,702₴) | 1,507₴ | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 som (155₴) | 321₴ | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 som (74₴) | 50₴ | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 som (36₴) | 83₴ | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 43,070₴ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.50₴ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,280 som (1,430₴) | 1,128₴ | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 som (54₴) | 91₴ | - 40% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 640 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is about the same as in Ukraine
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