- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Poland
- Karaganda
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (4.02 zł) | 8 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (2.01 zł) | 2.49 zł | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (2.40 zł) | 6 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (3.11 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (3.54 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (1.05 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (1.81 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (2.48 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (0.37 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (1,143 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (707 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (157 zł) | 519 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,500 KZT (681 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (481 zł) | 844 zł | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (105 zł) | 275 zł | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,100 KZT (45 zł) | 47 zł | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (1,134 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (253 zł) | 419 zł | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (4.28 zł) | 16 zł | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (197 zł) | 275 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (149 zł) | 113 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (173 zł) | 277 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (301 zł) | 303 zł | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (40,933 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (1.31 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (65 zł) | 75 zł | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,124 KZT (12 zł) | 26 zł | - 53% | |
| 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) | 1,388 KZT (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (42 zł) | 100 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (5.69 zł) | 11 zł | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (1.88 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (3.93 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (10 zł) | 28 zł | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (42 zł) | 63 zł | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (30 zł) | 44 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (45 zł) | 115 zł | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (122 zł) | 90 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (3.75 zł) | 6 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (3.27 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (0.10 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (101 zł) | 108 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (2.56 zł) | 13 zł | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 37% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,200 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 4,568 zł
(419,518 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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