At the end of the first quarter, the subsistence minimum stood at 9,290.89 soms.

Structure and composition of the consumer basket

An analysis of expenditures shows that citizens of Kyrgyzstan spend a significant part of their budget on food. The average cost of a food basket is 6,417.63 soms.

Meat and meat products: 2,171.26 soms.

Milk and dairy products: 1,202.38 soms.

Bread and baked goods: 796.85 soms.

Fruits and vegetables: 773.52 soms.

The subsistence minimum varies significantly depending on the age and gender of the population.

Women of working age: 11,005.42 soms.

The highest living costs were recorded in Bishkek, and the lowest in Talas region: