Thus, over the week, the cost of the minimum grocery set increased by 418 soms, totaling 6,210 soms.
Our team visits the same supermarket weekly to track prices for a fixed set of products. The table below presents all the items included in our basket, as well as the reasons for their selection.
It is important to note that prices in supermarkets and markets can vary significantly. In stores, it is often possible to find products on sale at reduced prices.
Since the beginning of our monitoring in late October 2018, the total cost of the grocery basket has increased by 2,940 soms. Compared to the same period in 2024, there is an increase of 442 soms, and since the beginning of this year — by 143 soms.
In our basket, the cheapest product is bread. Fresh vegetables and fruits have the most significant impact on the overall cost of the basket, as price changes often occur due to them.
In 2024, the cost of the grocery basket decreased by 743 soms. The lowest cost was recorded on September 14 — 5,510 soms, while the highest was on April 13, totaling 7,018 soms.
In 2009, the government of Kyrgyzstan approved nutrition standards, according to which every citizen must consume nine types of food each month.
These standards include: 9 kilograms of bread, 5 kilograms of meat, 8.2 kilograms of potatoes, 9 kilograms of vegetables, 10 kilograms of fruits and berries, 2 kilograms of sugar, 17 liters of milk, 1 liter of vegetable oil, 4 eggs, and 100 grams of fish, as well as 200 grams of tea.
Based on these standards, we calculated the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four, based on prices in one of the supermarkets in Bishkek. Recently, many residents prefer to shop in large stores.
Of course, the calculations for food consumption are approximate and rely on official standards. Additionally, each person has their own dietary preferences: some do not eat meat, while others prefer to avoid sugar. Therefore, our basket should be viewed as an example, not as an absolute truth. It is more of a social experiment by 24.kg.
Grain products include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is typical, and among fruits, they prefer apples and bananas, while among vegetables — onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. No extravagances — just the necessary products.
