Cost of living in Jinan, China vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jinan (China) is 116% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (819 som) | 358 som | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (255 som) | 153 som | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (195 som) | 140 som | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (195 som) | 50 som | + 291% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (254 som) | 104 som | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.75元 (62 som) | 55 som | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (715 som) | 173 som | + 315% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (91 som) | 42 som | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.00元 (52 som) | 35 som | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.00元 (65 som) | 71 som | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200元 (2,601 som) | 549 som | + 374% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (113 som) | 80 som | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (98 som) | 38 som | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Jinan (China) is 7% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,951元 (38,379 som) | 18,586 som | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,804元 (23,461 som) | 15,000 som | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400元 (5,202 som) | 2,882 som | + 80% | |
| 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) | 65元 (845 som) | 1,756 som | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,100元 (40,315 som) | 25,076 som | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (6,502 som) | 8,458 som | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 58元 (754 som) | 551 som | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23元 (293 som) | 200 som | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Jinan (China) is 18% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 339元 (4,404 som) | 2,948 som | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147元 (1,907 som) | 2,000 som | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 410元 (5,330 som) | 3,125 som | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400元 (5,202 som) | 4,000 som | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Jinan (China) is 116% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,000元 (2,405,911 som) | 550,000 som | + 337% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (91 som) | 41 som | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (1,053 som) | 809 som | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jinan (China) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16元 (202 som) | 175 som | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (390 som) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 225 som | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 225 som | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20元 (260 som) | 217 som | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 67 som | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (91 som) | 117 som | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30元 (390 som) | 183 som | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jinan (China) is 16% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 125元 (1,626 som) | 633 som | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52元 (676 som) | 475 som | + 42% | |
| 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 | 210元 (2,731 som) | 2,225 som | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 317 som | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16元 (208 som) | 100 som | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 105 som | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (3.90 som) | 5.00 som | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (3,251 som) | 3,375 som | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16元 (208 som) | 92 som | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jinan (China) is 45% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 85,399 som (6,567元) in Jinan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 59,000 som in Osh.
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