- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- New Zealand
- Karaganda
- Auckland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Karaganda (Kazakhstan) and Auckland (New Zealand)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 2,050 KZT (NZ$16.63) | NZ$19.46 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 600 KZT (NZ$4.87) | NZ$9.49 | 49% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 343 KZT (NZ$2.79) | NZ$8.50 | 67% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 KZT (NZ$1.26) | NZ$2.66 | 53% |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 KZT (NZ$1.42) | NZ$4.20 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 250 KZT (NZ$2.03) | NZ$5.75 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 750 KZT (NZ$6.08) | NZ$5.77 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 253 KZT (NZ$2.06) | NZ$3.45 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 180 KZT (NZ$1.46) | NZ$3.92 | 63% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 175 KZT (NZ$1.42) | NZ$3.17 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 KZT (NZ$12.17) | NZ$17.26 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 KZT (NZ$1.62) | NZ$3.00 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 KZT (NZ$0.47) | NZ$2.57 | 82% |
| Housing | 69% | ||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 69% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 40,000 KZT (NZ$325) | NZ$1,593 | 80% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 KZT (NZ$122) | NZ$183 | 34% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 4,500 KZT (NZ$37) | NZ$57 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 80,000 KZT (NZ$649) | NZ$921 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 17,500 KZT (NZ$142) | NZ$242 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | NZ$6.49 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 KZT (NZ$2.43) | NZ$18.13 | 87% |
| Clothes | 19% | ||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 10,000 KZT (NZ$81) | NZ$130 | 38% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 10,000 KZT (NZ$81) | NZ$81 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 10,000 KZT (NZ$81) | NZ$156 | 48% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 10,000 KZT (NZ$81) | NZ$132 | 39% |
| Transportation | 46% | ||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 KZT (NZ$48,679) | NZ$37,417 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 106 KZT (NZ$0.86) | NZ$2.16 | 60% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 KZT (NZ$24) | NZ$101 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$23 | - |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 1,000 KZT (NZ$8.11) | NZ$17.00 | 52% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,000 KZT (NZ$8.11) | NZ$9.02 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 KZT (NZ$4.06) | NZ$4.27 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 KZT (NZ$4.06) | NZ$5.77 | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 KZT (NZ$1.22) | NZ$2.89 | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 KZT (NZ$2.43) | NZ$3.17 | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 KZT (NZ$8.11) | NZ$25 | 67% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 6% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 KZT (NZ$49) | NZ$49 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,200 KZT (NZ$17.85) | NZ$32 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,000 KZT (NZ$89) | NZ$107 | 16% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 20,000 KZT (NZ$162) | NZ$107 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,250 KZT (NZ$10.14) | NZ$13.67 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 425 KZT (NZ$3.45) | NZ$4.32 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 200 KZT (NZ$1.62) | NZ$7.57 | 79% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 100,000 KZT (NZ$811) | NZ$237 | 243% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.65 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 7,000 KZT (NZ$57) | NZ$92 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 132 KZT (NZ$1.07) | NZ$17.36 | 94% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,500 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
NZ$2,500
in Auckland
you would need to make just about NZ$1,432
(176,548 KZT)
in Karaganda.