- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- India
- Karaganda
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (₨319) | ₨150 | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (₨196) | ₨300 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (₨75) | ₨225 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (₨37) | ₨99 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (₨45) | ₨79 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (₨58) | ₨30 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (₨149) | ₨300 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (₨66) | ₨162 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (₨19) | ₨80 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (₨34) | ₨100 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (₨311) | ₨850 | - 63% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (₨46) | ₨80 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (₨7) | ₨100 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 20% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (₨21,298) | ₨10,165 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (₨13,182) | ₨7,000 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (₨2,932) | ₨5,041 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,500 KZT (₨12,681) | ₨10,500 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (₨8,956) | ₨10,000 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (₨1,960) | ₨8,000 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,100 KZT (₨832) | ₨1,000 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (₨21,137) | ₨100,000 | - 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (₨4,713) | ₨25,000 | - 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (₨375) | ₨300 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (₨80) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 16% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (₨3,674) | ₨2,500 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (₨2,774) | ₨4,000 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (₨3,221) | ₨4,000 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (₨5,611) | ₨3,000 | + 87% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 16% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (₨762,781) | ₨570,000 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (₨24) | ₨66 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (₨1,211) | ₨500 | + 142% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,163 KZT (₨236) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 24% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (₨282) | ₨80 | + 252% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (₨203) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (₨787) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (₨162) | ₨50 | + 225% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (₨106) | ₨100 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (₨35) | ₨300 | - 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (₨73) | ₨100 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (₨186) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 26% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (₨777) | ₨1,000 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (₨566) | ₨400 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (₨829) | ₨2,000 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (₨2,266) | ₨5,000 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (₨260) | ₨800 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (₨70) | ₨80 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (₨61) | ₨100 | - 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨30,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (₨1.82) | ₨1.50 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (₨1,882) | ₨1,500 | + 25% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (₨48) | ₨200 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 23% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨31,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨23,959
(118,082 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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