Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 72% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (£3.39) | £10 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (£1.90) | £5.65 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 KZT (£0.66) | £4.17 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (£0.35) | £0.73 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 297 KZT (£0.51) | £2.75 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (£0.69) | £1.92 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (£1.49) | £5.41 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (£0.63) | £1.89 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (£0.21) | £0.81 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (£0.31) | £2.16 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (£3.37) | £7 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 284 KZT (£0.49) | £1.92 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 KZT (£0.16) | £0.74 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 79% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (£219) | £1,367 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (£152) | £832 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (£24) | £164 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (£127) | £1,029 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (£87) | £915 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (£16) | £156 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (£7) | £19 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (£169) | £340 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (£41) | £71 | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (£4.93) | £5.36 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (£10) | £10 | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (£26) | £49 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (£23) | £32 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (£28) | £54 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (£38) | £55 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 80% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 80% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,356,810 KZT (£7,492) | £22,837 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (£0.24) | £1.23 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (£9) | £59 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (£2.03) | £13 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 68% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (£3.05) | £2.90 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (£1.71) | £9 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (£9) | £75 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (£1.94) | £2.74 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (£1.21) | £1.35 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (£1.23) | £2.57 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (£0.31) | £1.80 | - 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (£0.66) | £1.49 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (£1.99) | £11 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (£8) | £23 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (£4.19) | £22 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (£21) | £100 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (£22) | £54 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (£2.16) | £8 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (£0.86) | £2.65 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (£0.66) | £3.79 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (£359) | £295 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (£0.02) | £0.20 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (£20) | £35 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (£0.69) | £9 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,100 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,082 (629,084 KZT) in Karaganda.
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