- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Nigeria
- Taraz
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 59% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,000 KZT (9,438 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 438% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,000 KZT (5,244 ₦) | 2,019 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 375 KZT (393 ₦) | 1,182 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 390 KZT (409 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 244 KZT (256 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 320 KZT (336 ₦) | 1,022 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (629 ₦) | 2,015 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 600 KZT (629 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 810 KZT (849 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 KZT (210 ₦) | 312 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 KZT (7,341 ₦) | 1,709 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 350 KZT (367 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 180 KZT (189 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,000 KZT (110,115 ₦) | 624,401 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (104,872 ₦) | 308,230 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 KZT (10,487 ₦) | 27,113 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (83,897 ₦) | 233,248 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (41,949 ₦) | 128,258 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 KZT (6,292 ₦) | 35,637 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (3,146 ₦) | 11,495 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 KZT (41,949 ₦) | 113,727 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (17,828 ₦) | 29,885 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,101 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (1,573 ₦) | 546 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 5% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 KZT (20,974 ₦) | 8,677 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,500 KZT (8,914 ₦) | 13,350 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (23,072 ₦) | 17,604 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (47,192 ₦) | 26,330 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 5% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (1,048,715 ₦) | 3,343,510 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 KZT (157 ₦) | 128 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (6,292 ₦) | 4,653 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,458 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,280 KZT (1,342 ₦) | 1,006 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,952 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 KZT (2,097 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 320 KZT (336 ₦) | 2,653 ₦ | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 KZT (446 ₦) | 559 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 KZT (818 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 KZT (294 ₦) | 307 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 530 KZT (556 ₦) | 530 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (524 ₦) | 841 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 9% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 KZT (4,195 ₦) | 5,434 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 KZT (1,468 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,063 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 KZT (15,731 ₦) | 15,529 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,963 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,169 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 372 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 210,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (9 ₦) | 23 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 15,812 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 342 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 123 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 17% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,810,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,502,194 ₦
(1,432,413 KZT)
in Taraz.
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