Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kyrgyzstan is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 541 som ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 276 som ($3.15) | $10 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 194 som ($2.22) | $5.79 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 86 som ($0.98) | $1.09 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 149 som ($1.71) | $4.95 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 61 som ($0.69) | $4.69 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 321 som ($3.66) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59 som ($0.67) | $4.66 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 som ($0.40) | $2.49 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 som ($1.10) | $3.15 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 563 som ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 119 som ($1.36) | $2.77 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 som ($0.38) | $2.99 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kyrgyzstan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 77,730 som ($888) | $2,830 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,886 som ($444) | $2,146 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $220 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,317 som ($552) | $1,881 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,950 som ($445) | $1,439 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $145 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 805 som ($9) | $64 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 50,000 som ($571) | $299 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 som ($57) | $135 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 251 som ($2.87) | $13 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 som ($5.35) | $32 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kyrgyzstan is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 som ($23) | $54 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,000 som ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 som ($126) | $93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,000 som ($91) | $119 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Kyrgyzstan is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,884 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 som ($0.76) | $1.05 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 987 som ($11) | $79 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Kyrgyzstan is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 som ($4.57) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 700 som ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 700 som ($8) | $139 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 240 som ($2.74) | $8 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 250 som ($2.86) | $4.82 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 133 som ($1.52) | $6 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 som ($0.81) | $4.77 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 200 som ($2.29) | $2.25 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 346 som ($3.96) | $27 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kyrgyzstan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kyrgyzstan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,190 som ($25) | $55 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 319 som ($3.65) | $28 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 som ($11) | $195 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,840 som ($44) | $90 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 som ($3.43) | $14 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 189 som ($2.16) | $5.20 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 120 som ($1.37) | $6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $552 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,441 som ($39) | $54 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 212 som ($2.42) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,970 prices entered by 2,808 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01143
USD
/
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Cost of living in Kyrgyzstan is 62% cheaper than in United States
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