- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Ethiopia
- Shymkent
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shymkent, Kazakhstan compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 KZT (46 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (37 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (60 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (16 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (16 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (25 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (46 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (23 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (9 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (19 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (194 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (18 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (4.59 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 73% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,660 KZT (7,459 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (4,800 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (498 Birr) | 633 Birr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (1,781 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (1,412 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (463 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (335 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (14,119 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (777 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (191 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (53 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (671 Birr) | 810 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (618 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (706 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (529 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 61% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,490,000 KZT (105,183 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (11 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (353 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900 KZT (64 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (127 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (176 Birr) | 319 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (39 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (31 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (32 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (12 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (23 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (106 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 32% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (194 Birr) | 276 Birr | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (247 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (424 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (529 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (58 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (48 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (30 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 45,000 KZT (3,177 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (0.95 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (635 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (25 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 51% | |
| 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 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
66,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 26,717 Birr
(378,462 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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