Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (10 zł) | 19 zł | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 KZT (3.45 zł) | 8 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (1.84 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 297 KZT (2.65 zł) | 10 zł | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (3.57 zł) | 7 zł | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (3.28 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (1.10 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (1.62 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 284 KZT (2.53 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 KZT (0.81 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (1,136 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (790 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (125 zł) | 471 zł | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (657 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (451 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (83 zł) | 280 zł | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (36 zł) | 47 zł | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (878 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (212 zł) | 403 zł | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (53 zł) | 17 zł | + 211% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (133 zł) | 246 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (117 zł) | 118 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (147 zł) | 310 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (199 zł) | 350 zł | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 54% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,356,810 KZT (38,869 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (1.23 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (49 zł) | 94 zł | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (9 zł) | 28 zł | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (49 zł) | 101 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (1.62 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (3.42 zł) | 8 zł | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (10 zł) | 36 zł | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (41 zł) | 68 zł | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (22 zł) | 54 zł | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (107 zł) | 133 zł | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (113 zł) | 138 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (4.48 zł) | 8 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (3.42 zł) | 8 zł | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (1,862 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (0.09 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (102 zł) | 119 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (3.57 zł) | 14 zł | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 9,900 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 5,424 zł (607,967 KZT) in Karaganda.
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