As a result, the cost of the minimum grocery set increased by 454 soms, amounting to 6,927 soms.
We regularly visit the same supermarket to monitor prices for a fixed set of products. Below is detailed information about the items included in our basket and the reasons for their selection.
It should be noted that prices for products in supermarkets and markets can vary. Stores often have promotions on certain items, allowing them to be purchased at lower prices.
According to our observations, since the beginning of the experiment in late October 2018, the cost of the grocery set has increased by 3,657 soms. Compared to the same period in 2024, it has risen by 480 soms, and since the beginning of this year — by 860 soms.
Bread remains the most affordable product in our basket. The cost of the set is most influenced by fresh vegetables and fruits, which are often the reason for price changes.
Throughout 2024, the price of the grocery basket decreased by 743 soms. The lowest price was recorded on September 14 — 5,510 soms, while the highest price was observed on April 13 — 7,018 soms.
The nutritional standards for citizens of Kyrgyzstan were approved by the government back in 2009. According to this document, each citizen of the country is required to consume nine types of products monthly.
The approved standard includes: 9 kg of bread products, 5 kg of meat, 8.2 kg of potatoes, 9 kg of vegetables, 10 kg of fruits and berries, 2 kg of sugar, 17 liters of milk, 1 liter of vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 100 g of fish, and 200 g of tea.
According to the minimum standards set by the state, we calculated the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four. The prices of products in one of the supermarkets in Bishkek were used as a basis. Recently, many residents prefer to shop in large stores.
It should be noted that the calculations of product consumption are approximate and based on state norms. Considering that everyone has their own diet, our basket should not be perceived as the only truth. It is more of a social experiment by 24.kg.
The bread products include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is average in composition, so we choose apples and bananas as fruits, and among vegetables — onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. No excess, just the essentials.
