- Cost of Living
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- Karaganda
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Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (€3.87) | €8 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (€2.37) | €7 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (€0.91) | €2.90 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (€0.45) | €0.95 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (€0.54) | €1.43 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (€0.70) | €1.80 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (€1.81) | €6 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (€0.80) | €1.45 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (€0.24) | €0.89 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (€0.41) | €0.64 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (€3.77) | €3.00 | + 26% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (€0.56) | €1.60 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (€0.08) | €0.87 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 67% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (€258) | €700 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (€160) | €475 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (€36) | €84 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,500 KZT (€154) | €450 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (€109) | €310 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (€24) | €102 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,100 KZT (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (€256) | €326 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (€57) | €90 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (€4.55) | €5.61 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (€0.97) | €9 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 13% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (€45) | €92 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (€34) | €26 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (€9,250) | €17,500 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (€0.30) | €1.19 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (€15) | €32 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,163 KZT (€2.86) | €11 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (€3.42) | €5.41 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (€2.46) | €3.35 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (€10) | €39 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (€1.97) | €4.07 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (€1.36) | €2.52 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (€1.29) | €2.77 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (€0.43) | €1.75 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (€0.89) | €1.71 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (€2.25) | €12 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (€9) | €26 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (€7) | €16 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (€10) | €92 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (€27) | €30 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (€3.15) | €7 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (€0.85) | €1.58 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (€0.74) | €4.57 | - 84% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (€0.02) | €0.20 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (€23) | €41 | - 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (€0.58) | €5.00 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 58% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,100
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €884
(359,171 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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