- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Ethiopia
- Shymkent
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shymkent, Kazakhstan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 56% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 KZT (45 Birr) | 165 Birr | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (37 Birr) | 135 Birr | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (59 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (15 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (16 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (24 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (45 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (23 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (9 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (19 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (192 Birr) | 242 Birr | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (17 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (4.54 Birr) | 11 Birr | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 74% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,660 KZT (7,376 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (4,747 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (493 Birr) | 676 Birr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (1,761 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (1,396 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (458 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (332 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (13,962 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (768 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (188 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (52 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (663 Birr) | 810 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (611 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (698 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (524 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,490,000 KZT (104,015 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (11 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (349 Birr) | 564 Birr | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900 KZT (63 Birr) | 80 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (126 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (175 Birr) | 322 Birr | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (38 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (31 Birr) | 73 Birr | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (31 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (12 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (23 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (105 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 28% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (192 Birr) | 285 Birr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (244 Birr) | 128 Birr | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (419 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (524 Birr) | 917 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (58 Birr) | 102 Birr | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (47 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (30 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 45,000 KZT (3,141 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (0.94 Birr) | 0.84 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (628 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (24 Birr) | 59 Birr | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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82,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 33,133 Birr
(474,627 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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