Thus, the cost of the minimum grocery basket has decreased by 484 soms, totaling 7,290 soms.
Every week, we visit the same supermarket to monitor prices for a fixed set of products. The table below provides detailed information about the items in our basket and the reasons for their selection.
It should be noted that prices in supermarkets and markets can vary. Sometimes, discounted items are available in stores.
According to the analysis conducted, 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.
Bread remains the cheapest product in our basket. Prices for fresh vegetables and fruits have the greatest impact on the overall cost. It is primarily due to them that the prices for the basket change.
Throughout 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 cost was observed on December 6 — 6,927 soms.
In 2009, the government of Kyrgyzstan approved nutritional standards for citizens. According to this document, every resident of the country is required to consume 9 types of food products monthly.
The established norms include: 9 kilograms of bread products, 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.
Considering the minimum standards set by the state, we calculated the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four. The calculations were based on prices for products in one of the supermarkets in Bishkek. Recently, many city residents prefer large stores for shopping.
It is important to note that the calculations for food consumption are approximate and based on the approved state norms. Given that not everyone eats the same way and in the same quantities, our basket should not be considered the ultimate truth. It is more of a social experiment by 24.kg.
Grain products include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is average, so among fruits, we choose apples and bananas, and among vegetables — onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. No excess, just the essentials.
