Cost of living in Asyut, Egypt vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Asyut (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 100 (540 som) | 358 som | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 32 (173 som) | 153 som | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 25 (135 som) | 140 som | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 8 (40 som) | 50 som | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (108 som) | 104 som | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (54 som) | 55 som | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 18 (94 som) | 173 som | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (162 som) | 42 som | + 281% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 13 (70 som) | 35 som | + 99% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 71 som | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 549 som | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 10 (54 som) | 80 som | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.00 (27 som) | 38 som | - 29% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Asyut (Egypt) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 5,000 (26,991 som) | 18,586 som | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 15,000 som | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 2,882 som | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 13,000 som | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 11,000 som | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 1,221 som | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 200 (1,080 som) | 1,756 som | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,600 (24,832 som) | 25,076 som | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,000 (16,194 som) | 8,458 som | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (459 som) | 551 som | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 200 som | - | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Asyut (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 200 (1,080 som) | 2,948 som | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 200 (1,080 som) | 2,000 som | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,125 som | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 4,000 som | - | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Asyut (Egypt) is 28% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 316,000 (1,705,821 som) | 550,000 som | + 210% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.30 (29 som) | 41 som | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 809 som | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Asyut (Egypt) is 38% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 67 (364 som) | 175 som | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 80 (432 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 150 (810 som) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 60 (322 som) | 225 som | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 75 (405 som) | 225 som | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 80 (432 som) | 217 som | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 32 (172 som) | 67 som | + 159% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (65 som) | 117 som | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 183 som | - | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Asyut (Egypt) is 14% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 200 (1,080 som) | 633 som | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 75 (406 som) | 475 som | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,000 som | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 350 (1,889 som) | 2,225 som | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 25 (135 som) | 317 som | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 30 (162 som) | 100 som | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 20 (108 som) | 105 som | + 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.00 som | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (540 som) | 3,375 som | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 31 (167 som) | 92 som | + 82% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Asyut (Egypt) is 6% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
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