As a result, the total cost of the minimum grocery basket has increased by 86 soms, amounting to 7,018 soms.
We visit the same supermarket weekly to track prices for the same set of products. Below is the complete information about which items are included in our basket and why this is important.
It should be noted that prices for goods may vary between supermarkets and markets, where promotions and discounts on certain products can be found.
Since the beginning of our monitoring in late October 2018, the cost of the grocery basket has increased by 3,748 soms. Since the beginning of this year, it has risen by 295 soms, and compared to the same period in 2025, it has increased by 962 soms.
Bread remains the cheapest product in our basket, while fresh vegetables and fruits have the greatest impact on its overall cost. They are the main factors in price changes.
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 cost of the basket reached on December 6, amounting to 6,927 soms.
Nutrition standards for citizens of Kyrgyzstan were approved by the government back in 2009. According to these standards, every citizen is required to consume nine basic types of products each month.
The established norm includes: 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 200 grams of tea.
Based on the minimum standards set by the government, we will calculate the cost of the grocery 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 in large stores.
Undoubtedly, the calculations are based on average consumption of products and may vary depending on individual preferences. Not everyone eats the same amount of food: some may refuse meat, while others prefer to avoid sugar. Therefore, our basket should be regarded as a social experiment by 24.kg.
Baked goods include both bread and pasta and cereals. Our family is average, so among fruits, we highlight apples and bananas, and among vegetables — onions, carrots, peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes. We try to stick to only the most essential products.
