Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Kyrgyzstan Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Kyrgyzstan

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 152.3% more expensive than Kyrgyzstan without rent, and 240.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 151.4% more expensive than Kyrgyzstan without rent, and 207.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$5.81 KGS 509
250.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$19.12 KGS 1,675
288.81%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$5.76 KGS 504
98.26%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$2.01 KGS 176
159.20%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.67 KGS 58.6
291.04%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.31 KGS 26.99
593.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.22 KGS 107
378.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$1.69 KGS 148
324.85%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.88 KGS 76.9
22.73%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.46 KGS 40.12
680.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.50 KGS 131
214.00%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$1.69 KGS 148
159.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$7.99 KGS 700
58.57%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$4.69 KGS 411
164.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$8.00 KGS 701
104.88%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$1.05 KGS 92.1
391.43%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.84 KGS 161
-6.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$2.07 KGS 181
115.94%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$1.62 KGS 142
209.26%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$0.60 KGS 52.3
385.00%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.50 KGS 43.53
512.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.52 KGS 45.78
315.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.51 KGS 45.02
333.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.67 KGS 147
494.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$7.63 KGS 668
95.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.19 KGS 104
60.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.86 KGS 163
98.92%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.22 KGS 19.22
1059.09%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$11.72 KGS 1,027
454.95%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$1.34 KGS 117
175.37%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.22 KGS 19.21
709.09%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$3.45 KGS 302
776.52%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$0.79 KGS 69.1
20.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$33.9K KGS 3.0M
-12.42%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$34.4K KGS 3.0M
-23.60%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$33.82 KGS 2,963
519.52%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$6.29 KGS 551
826.87%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$11.72 KGS 1,026
515.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$38.70 KGS 3,390
18.60%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$18.26 KGS 1,599
21.58%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$4.50 KGS 394
216.67%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$182 KGS 15.9K
651.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$4,459 KGS 390.6K
410.93%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$33.84 KGS 2,965
56.62%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$36.03 KGS 3,156
19.23%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$92.5 KGS 8,104
-3.32%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$83.1 KGS 7,282
36.36%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$475 KGS 41.6K
271.84%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$357 KGS 31.3K
308.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$881 KGS 77.2K
225.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$601 KGS 52.6K
292.75%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$1,620 KGS 141.9K
111.60%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$1,108 KGS 97.1K
136.72%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Kyrgyzstan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$437 KGS 38.3K
886.06%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
20.2
-67.77%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Kyrgyzstan: April 13, 2026

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