Cost of living in Wenzhou, China vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Wenzhou (China) is 88% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33元 (431 som) | 358 som | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (263 som) | 153 som | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (181 som) | 140 som | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (227 som) | 50 som | + 355% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (160 som) | 104 som | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (122 som) | 55 som | + 119% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 80元 (1,037 som) | 173 som | + 501% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19元 (250 som) | 42 som | + 490% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.97元 (77 som) | 35 som | + 120% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.85元 (50 som) | 71 som | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78元 (1,017 som) | 549 som | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (83 som) | 80 som | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (143 som) | 38 som | + 276% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Wenzhou (China) is 88% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,481元 (45,120 som) | 18,586 som | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,376元 (30,790 som) | 15,000 som | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260元 (3,370 som) | 2,882 som | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719元 (35,238 som) | 13,000 som | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,128元 (53,505 som) | 11,000 som | + 386% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322元 (4,170 som) | 1,221 som | + 242% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102元 (1,324 som) | 1,756 som | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (19,442 som) | 25,076 som | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,427元 (18,490 som) | 8,458 som | + 119% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32元 (415 som) | 551 som | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 (457 som) | 200 som | + 129% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in Wenzhou (China) is 67% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (6,584 som) | 2,948 som | + 123% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 207元 (2,687 som) | 2,000 som | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 658元 (8,527 som) | 3,125 som | + 173% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 402元 (5,216 som) | 4,000 som | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 262% | |||
Transportation in Wenzhou (China) is 262% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 125,407元 (1,625,458 som) | 550,000 som | + 196% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.39元 (70 som) | 41 som | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 436元 (5,646 som) | 809 som | + 598% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Wenzhou (China) is 70% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19元 (245 som) | 175 som | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22元 (280 som) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41元 (535 som) | 225 som | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (573 som) | 225 som | + 155% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50元 (648 som) | 217 som | + 199% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (157 som) | 67 som | + 135% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7元 (86 som) | 117 som | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38元 (498 som) | 183 som | + 172% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Wenzhou (China) is 51% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 181元 (2,352 som) | 633 som | + 271% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 124元 (1,607 som) | 475 som | + 238% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 246元 (3,188 som) | 5,000 som | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246元 (3,186 som) | 2,225 som | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (648 som) | 317 som | + 105% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22元 (289 som) | 100 som | + 189% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24元 (314 som) | 105 som | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,279元 (107,305 som) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.00 som | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 372元 (4,822 som) | 3,375 som | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (258 som) | 92 som | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 109% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 115,014 som (8,874元) in Wenzhou to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 som in Osh.
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