Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 83% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland)
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Food | - 84% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 84% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Karaganda | Lugano | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,833 KZT (CHF 3.66) | CHF 27 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,203 KZT (CHF 2.40) | CHF 15 | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 431 KZT (CHF 0.86) | CHF 10 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 236 KZT (CHF 0.47) | CHF 1.52 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 363 KZT (CHF 0.72) | CHF 7 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 506 KZT (CHF 1.01) | CHF 4.12 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 953 KZT (CHF 1.90) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 530 KZT (CHF 1.06) | CHF 3.63 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 KZT (CHF 0.27) | CHF 2.30 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (CHF 0.53) | CHF 1.64 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,095 KZT (CHF 4.18) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.16 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 163 KZT (CHF 0.33) | CHF 2.78 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 87% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Karaganda | Lugano | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 118,137 KZT (CHF 236) | CHF 2,786 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 81,876 KZT (CHF 163) | CHF 1,967 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,903 KZT (CHF 30) | CHF 235 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 77,888 KZT (CHF 155) | CHF 1,622 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 61,368 KZT (CHF 122) | CHF 1,246 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,230 KZT (CHF 20) | CHF 139 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,161 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 58 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 103,147 KZT (CHF 206) | CHF 638 | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,466 KZT (CHF 49) | CHF 194 | - 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,273 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,456 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 16,165 KZT (CHF 32) | CHF 98 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,069 KZT (CHF 30) | CHF 34 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,842 KZT (CHF 36) | CHF 117 | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,602 KZT (CHF 41) | CHF 128 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 84% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 84% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,079,840 KZT (CHF 8,135) | CHF 31,992 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 157 KZT (CHF 0.31) | CHF 1.90 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,733 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 76 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,312 KZT (CHF 2.62) | CHF 27 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 86% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 86% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Karaganda | Lugano | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,583 KZT (CHF 3.16) | CHF 14 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 934 KZT (CHF 1.86) | CHF 40 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,489 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 107 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 945 KZT (CHF 1.88) | CHF 6 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 699 KZT (CHF 1.39) | CHF 5.29 | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 826 KZT (CHF 1.65) | CHF 4.81 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 251 KZT (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.91 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 414 KZT (CHF 0.83) | CHF 3.99 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,241 KZT (CHF 2.47) | CHF 36 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 80% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 80% cheaper than in Lugano (Switzerland) | ||||
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Karaganda | Lugano | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,222 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 75 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,890 KZT (CHF 5.76) | CHF 32 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,005 KZT (CHF 24) | CHF 115 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,298 KZT (CHF 27) | CHF 122 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,247 KZT (CHF 2.49) | CHF 14 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 507 KZT (CHF 1.01) | CHF 3.91 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 456 KZT (CHF 0.91) | CHF 5.93 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,683 KZT (CHF 416) | CHF 525 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 KZT (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.33 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,435 KZT (CHF 19) | CHF 109 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 649 KZT (CHF 1.29) | CHF 8 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 83% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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