Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs Lille, France
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Food | - 76% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 76% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (€3.86) | €15 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (€2.16) | €8 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 KZT (€0.76) | €5.83 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (€0.40) | €1.12 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 297 KZT (€0.58) | €3.32 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (€0.78) | €1.98 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (€1.69) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (€0.72) | €1.94 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (€0.24) | €1.79 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (€0.35) | €2.25 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (€3.83) | €6 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 284 KZT (€0.55) | €1.70 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 KZT (€0.18) | €1.06 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 70% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (€249) | €1,120 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (€173) | €841 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (€27) | €118 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (€144) | €657 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (€99) | €543 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (€18) | €75 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (€8) | €28 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (€192) | €322 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (€46) | €91 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (€5.60) | €10 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (€29) | €92 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (€26) | €37 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (€32) | €89 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (€44) | €90 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,356,810 KZT (€8,518) | €22,770 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (€0.27) | €1.41 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (€11) | €51 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (€2.31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (€3.46) | €5.32 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (€1.95) | €4.13 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (€2.21) | €3.81 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (€1.37) | €3.42 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (€1.40) | €3.93 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (€0.35) | €1.60 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (€0.75) | €2.23 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (€2.26) | €23 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (€9) | €37 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (€4.76) | €21 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (€23) | €79 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (€25) | €47 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (€2.46) | €8 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (€0.98) | €3.07 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (€0.75) | €5.26 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (€408) | €441 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (€0.02) | €0.22 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (€22) | €35 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (€0.78) | €7 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 69% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €985 (503,903 KZT) in Karaganda.
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