- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Nigeria
- Taraz
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taraz, Kazakhstan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 0% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,667 KZT (4,916 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,300 KZT (2,423 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 438 KZT (461 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 313 KZT (330 ₦) | 712 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 296 KZT (312 ₦) | 600 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (369 ₦) | 871 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 KZT (632 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483 KZT (509 ₦) | 1,280 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 583 KZT (614 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 210 KZT (221 ₦) | 350 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,850 KZT (5,109 ₦) | 1,977 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 383 KZT (404 ₦) | 490 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 KZT (316 ₦) | 412 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 68% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,000 KZT (110,604 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 KZT (105,337 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 KZT (10,534 ₦) | 27,881 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 80,000 KZT (84,270 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 40,000 KZT (42,135 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 KZT (6,320 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (3,160 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 KZT (42,135 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 17,000 KZT (17,907 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 KZT (1,580 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 28% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,000 KZT (17,907 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,667 KZT (11,236 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 22,000 KZT (23,174 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 KZT (47,402 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 KZT (1,053,375 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 KZT (158 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000 KZT (6,320 ₦) | 12,253 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 2,801 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 28% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,280 KZT (1,348 ₦) | 1,267 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,579 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 KZT (2,107 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 320 KZT (337 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 KZT (448 ₦) | 656 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 780 KZT (822 ₦) | 1,105 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 280 KZT (295 ₦) | 344 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 530 KZT (558 ₦) | 291 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 KZT (527 ₦) | 1,076 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 8% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 KZT (4,213 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 KZT (1,475 ₦) | 3,000 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 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 (15,801 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 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.) | - | 515 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (9 ₦) | 20 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,905 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 375 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Taraz (Kazakhstan) is 34% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,510,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,004,096 ₦
(953,218 KZT)
in Taraz.
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