- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Ethiopia
- Shymkent
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shymkent, Kazakhstan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 KZT (54 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (44 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (71 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (18 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (19 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (29 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (54 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (27 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (10 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (23 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (229 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (21 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (5.42 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 79% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,660 KZT (8,805 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (5,666 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (588 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (2,102 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (1,667 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (547 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (396 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (16,666 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (917 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (225 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (62 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (792 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (729 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (833 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (625 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,490,000 KZT (124,163 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (13 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (417 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900 KZT (75 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (150 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (208 Birr) | 522 Birr | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (46 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (37 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (37 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (14 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (27 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (125 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 65% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (229 Birr) | 313 Birr | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (292 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (500 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (625 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (69 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (56 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (35 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (1.12 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (750 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (29 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 560 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
117,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 42,367 Birr
(508,422 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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