Thus, the minimum cost of the grocery set decreased by 484 soms, amounting to 7,290 soms.
Our team visits the same supermarket weekly to track price changes for a fixed set of products. Below is complete information about which items were included in the basket and why.
Prices in supermarkets and markets may vary, and stores often have products on special promotions with discounts.
Since the beginning of our observation in late October 2018, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by 4,020 soms. Since the beginning of this year, it has risen by 567 soms, and compared to the same period in 2025, it has increased by 1,147 soms.
The most affordable product in our basket is bread. The impact of fresh vegetables and fruits on the overall cost of the basket is significant, as they primarily determine price fluctuations.
In 2025, the cost of the grocery basket increased by 686 soms. The lowest price was recorded on October 18 — 5,791 soms, while the highest was on December 6, amounting to 6,927 soms.
In 2009, the government of Kyrgyzstan established dietary norms for citizens, according to which each person must consume nine types of products monthly.
According to the approved norms, the diet should 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, 100 grams of fish and fish products, and 200 grams of tea.
Based on the minimum norms approved by the state, we analyzed the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four. The calculations were based on prices for products in one of Bishkek's supermarkets, as many city residents increasingly prefer shopping in large stores.
Of course, the calculations for food consumption are approximate and based on the norms approved by the state. Given the variety of preferences, not everyone eats the same way. Some do not consume meat, while others refuse sugar. Therefore, our basket should not be viewed as an absolute truth; it is more of a social experiment by 24.kg.
Grain products include not only bread but also pasta and cereals. Our family is average, so we prefer apples and bananas as fruits, and among vegetables, we choose onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. We try to include only the essentials.
