- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Nigeria
- Taraz
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 1% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,667 KZT (5,148 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 188% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,300 KZT (2,537 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 438 KZT (483 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 313 KZT (346 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 296 KZT (327 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (386 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (662 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483 KZT (533 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 KZT (643 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 210 KZT (232 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,850 KZT (5,350 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 196% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 383 KZT (423 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 KZT (331 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 22% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 67% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,000 KZT (115,821 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (110,305 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 KZT (11,031 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (88,244 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (44,122 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 KZT (6,618 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (3,309 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | 40,000 KZT (44,122 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (18,752 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (1,655 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 34% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,000 KZT (18,752 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 150% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,667 KZT (11,766 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (24,267 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (49,637 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 121% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (1,103,054 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 KZT (165 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (6,618 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,181 ₦ | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 26% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,280 KZT (1,412 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,310 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 KZT (2,206 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 320 KZT (353 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 KZT (469 ₦) | 683 ₦ | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 KZT (860 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 KZT (309 ₦) | 388 ₦ | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 530 KZT (585 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (552 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 10% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 KZT (4,412 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 KZT (1,544 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 KZT (16,546 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,220 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,167 ₦ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 489 ₦ | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (10 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 ₦ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 342 ₦ | - | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.103
NGN
/
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,580,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,071,953 ₦
(971,805 KZT)
in Taraz.
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