As a result, the total cost of the minimum grocery set increased by 375 soms, now amounting to 7,665 soms.
We track the prices of the same set of products in the supermarket weekly, and below are all the details of what exactly is included in our basket and why.
Prices may vary both in supermarkets and markets. Stores often have promotional items at lower prices.
Since we began our monitoring in late October 2018, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by 4,395 soms. Since the beginning of this year, it has risen by 942 soms, and compared to the same period last year, it has increased by 1,521 soms.
The most affordable product in our basket remains bread. Prices for fresh vegetables and fruits have the greatest impact on the overall cost of the basket.
In 2025, the cost of the grocery basket increased by 686 soms. The lowest price was recorded on October 18 — 5,791 soms, and the highest was on December 6, reaching 6,927 soms.
The nutritional standards for citizens of Kyrgyzstan were established by the government back in 2009. According to this document, every citizen is required to consume nine types of 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 200 grams of tea.
Based on the minimum standards set by the state, we analyzed the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four, relying on prices in one of the supermarkets in Bishkek. Recently, many city residents have started shopping more frequently in large stores.
It should be noted that the calculations are approximate and based on official norms. Not all families eat the same — some may not consume meat, while others prefer to avoid sugar. Therefore, our basket should not be perceived as the ultimate truth. It is more of a social experiment from 24.kg.
The bread products include both bread and pasta and cereals. We consider an average family that prefers apples and bananas for fruits, and onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes for vegetables. Without excess, just the essentials.
