Kyrgyzstan's subsistence minimum rises by just 17 soms

Kyrgyzstan's subsistence minimum rises by just 17 soms
Photo: KTRK

The average subsistence minimum in Kyrgyzstan reached 9,890 soms and 28 tyiyn per month in the third quarter of 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee. Compared with the second quarter, the figure increased by only 17 soms.

Food prices have risen 8.1 percent since the beginning of 2026. Food accounts for the largest share of the subsistence minimum, with spending on food exceeding 6,400 soms per month. The main food spending categories are meat, dairy products, vegetables and bread.

The highest levels of the subsistence minimum were recorded in Bishkek and Osh region. The data was reported by KTRK, which cited Vesti.kg.

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