As a result, the cost of the basic grocery set has increased by 214 soms, totaling 7,232 soms.
Every week, we monitor prices for the same set of goods in the same supermarket. Below is complete information about which products were included in our analysis and why.
It is important to note that prices in supermarkets may differ from market prices. Stores often have promotions on certain items.
According to the analysis conducted, since the beginning of our research in late October 2018, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by 3,962 soms. Since the beginning of this year, the price has increased by 509 soms, and compared to the same period last year, it has risen by 1,237 soms.
Bread remains the most affordable product in our set. The cost of the basket is significantly influenced by fresh vegetables and fruits, which are the main factors in price changes.
Throughout 2025, the cost of the grocery basket increased by 686 soms. The minimum price was recorded on October 18 — 5,791 soms, and the maximum on December 6 — 6,927 soms.
The government of Kyrgyzstan established nutrition norms for citizens back in 2009. According to the approved standards, each citizen should consume 9 types of products per month.
According to these norms, the diet should include: 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 grams of fish and fish products, and 200 grams of tea.
Based on the minimum norms established by the state, we calculated the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four. Prices for products were taken from one of the supermarkets in Bishkek, where many residents prefer to shop.
It is worth noting that the calculations are approximate and based on the approved state norms. Individual dietary preferences can vary significantly: some people do not eat meat, while others do not like sugar. Therefore, our research should be regarded as a social experiment by 24.kg.
Grain products include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is average, so among fruits, they prefer apples and bananas, and among vegetables, they choose onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. No extravagances — just the essentials.
