Cost of living in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan vs Montevideo, Uruguay
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is 15% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $U513 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $U340 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $U173 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 som ($U250) | $U35 | + 606% | |
12 eggs, large | - | $U118 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $U72 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $U221 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $U64 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $U53 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $U73 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $U332 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | $U110 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $U56 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $U36,593 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $U24,590 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $U5,110 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $U24,636 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $U17,108 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $U4,825 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $U1,231 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $U15,296 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $U5,924 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $U269 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $U197 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $U3,317 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $U1,743 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $U3,619 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $U3,825 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $U1,216,390 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $U56 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $U2,014 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $U483 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $U380 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $U576 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $U1,544 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $U340 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $U134 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $U265 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $U83 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $U135 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $U422 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is about the same as in Montevideo (Uruguay) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $U961 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $U587 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,293 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $U2,216 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $U273 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $U171 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $U173 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $U23,652 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $U9 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $U2,024 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $U181 | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) is 15% more expensive than in Montevideo (Uruguay)
For example, you would need at least $U127,590 (255,337 som) in Karakol to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $U111,000 in Montevideo.
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