Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 73% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,973 KZT (€3.87) | €16 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,104 KZT (€2.17) | €7 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 386 KZT (€0.76) | €4.12 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 206 KZT (€0.40) | €1.23 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 297 KZT (€0.58) | €4.06 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 KZT (€0.79) | €1.54 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 867 KZT (€1.70) | €4.69 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 KZT (€0.72) | €1.50 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (€0.24) | €0.98 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 181 KZT (€0.36) | €1.30 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,959 KZT (€3.85) | €10 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 284 KZT (€0.56) | €2.01 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 KZT (€0.18) | €0.62 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 55% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 127,333 KZT (€250) | €592 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 88,536 KZT (€174) | €430 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,019 KZT (€28) | €121 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 73,644 KZT (€145) | €424 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 50,524 KZT (€99) | €315 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,344 KZT (€18) | €82 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,064 KZT (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 98,409 KZT (€193) | €379 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,712 KZT (€47) | €111 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,866 KZT (€5.63) | €9 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,993 KZT (€12) | €6 | + 89% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,879 KZT (€29) | €78 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,118 KZT (€26) | €22 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,512 KZT (€32) | €80 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,325 KZT (€44) | €89 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 71% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,356,810 KZT (€8,556) | €20,726 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 138 KZT (€0.27) | €1.58 | - 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,182 KZT (€2.32) | €21 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 65% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,772 KZT (€3.48) | €3.14 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 997 KZT (€1.96) | €9 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,504 KZT (€11) | €31 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,128 KZT (€2.22) | €3.64 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 703 KZT (€1.38) | €4.30 | - 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 716 KZT (€1.41) | €3.74 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 181 KZT (€0.36) | €1.84 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 383 KZT (€0.75) | €2.07 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,158 KZT (€2.27) | €9 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,588 KZT (€9) | €26 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,436 KZT (€4.78) | €15 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 KZT (€24) | €45 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,650 KZT (€25) | €45 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,259 KZT (€2.47) | €9 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 502 KZT (€0.99) | €3.80 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 383 KZT (€0.75) | €3.87 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 208,700 KZT (€410) | €434 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (€0.02) | €0.36 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,467 KZT (€23) | €41 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 400 KZT (€0.79) | €4.66 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 64% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €607 (309,007 KZT) in Karaganda.
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