As a result, the cost of the minimum set of products increased by 375 soms, amounting to 7,665 soms.
We visit the same supermarket weekly to monitor prices for a standard set of products. Below is the complete information about which products were included in our basket and the reasons for the price changes.
It should be noted that prices in supermarkets and markets may vary. Stores often have promotional items with significant discounts.
Analysis shows that since the beginning of our monitoring in late October 2018, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by 4,395 soms. Since the beginning of this year, prices have risen by 942 soms, and compared to the same period last year, by 1,521 soms.
Of all the products in our basket, bread remains the most affordable. The cost of the basket is mainly influenced by fresh vegetables and fruits, which are the primary factors in price changes.
In 2025, the grocery basket increased by 686 soms. The lowest cost of the basket was recorded on October 18 — 5,791 soms, and the highest on December 6, when it amounted to 6,927 soms.
Nutrition standards for citizens of Kyrgyzstan were established by the government in 2009. According to these standards, each citizen should consume nine different types of products monthly.
The approved list includes: 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.
Based on the minimum standards set by the state, we calculated the cost of the consumer basket for a family of four. For this, prices for products in one of the supermarkets in Bishkek were used. More and more city residents are choosing large stores for shopping.
It should be noted that the calculations for product consumption are approximate and based solely on the approved state norms. It is important to remember that each person has their own preferences: some do not eat meat, while others do not consume sugar. Therefore, our basket should be regarded more as a social experiment by 24.kg.
Bread products include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is typical, so we choose apples and bananas for fruits, and onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes for vegetables. No extravagance, just the essentials.
