- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
- Karaganda
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 52% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 162 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 86 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 50 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 32 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (Mex$ 5.22) | Mex$ 23 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 173 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (Mex$ 1.84) | Mex$ 19 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (Mex$ 5,704) | Mex$ 11,704 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (Mex$ 3,531) | Mex$ 6,331 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (Mex$ 785) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 66,667 KZT (Mex$ 3,623) | Mex$ 7,498 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (Mex$ 2,399) | Mex$ 4,372 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 538 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,058 KZT (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 464 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (Mex$ 5,661) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (Mex$ 1,262) | Mex$ 1,682 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 47 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 65 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 750 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 567 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (Mex$ 1,503) | Mex$ 915 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (Mex$ 204,297) | Mex$ 280,573 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 122 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 13 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 485 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,124 KZT (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 124 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 48% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 73 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 269 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 420 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 74 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 41 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 61 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 102 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 39% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 310 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 126 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 821 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 783 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 75 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 53 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 33 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 49,757 KZT (Mex$ 2,704) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (Mex$ 0.49) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 686 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 46 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 211 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 36,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 21,717
(399,634 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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