Thus, the total cost of the basic grocery set increased by 210 soms, reaching 6,932 soms.
We visit the same supermarket weekly to track prices for a fixed set of goods. Below is complete information on which products are included in our basket and the reasons for price changes.
It should be noted that prices in supermarkets and markets can vary significantly, and stores often have promotional items available at discounts.
According to the analysis, since the beginning of our project in October 2018, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by 3,662 soms. Since the beginning of this year, the price has risen by 209 soms, and compared to the same period in 2025, it has increased by 920 soms.
Bread has become the most affordable product in our basket. Fresh vegetables and fruits have the most noticeable impact on the overall cost of the basket, as they contribute the main changes in prices.
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, amounting to 6,927 soms.
Nutrition standards for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan were established by the government in 2009. According to these standards, each resident of the country must consume 9 types of products monthly.
The approved list includes the following products: 9 kg of baked goods, 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 standards set by the state, we calculated the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four, relying on prices in one of the supermarkets in Bishkek. Recently, many residents of the city prefer to shop at large stores.
Of course, the calculations are approximate and based on the norms approved by the state. Considering individual preferences, not everyone can consume products in the same quantities. Some do not eat meat at all, while others do not like sugar. Therefore, our basket should be viewed as a kind of social experiment from 24.kg.
Grain products include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is average in composition, so we prefer apples and bananas for fruits, and for vegetables, we choose onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. We try to avoid unnecessary expenses, limiting ourselves to essential products.
