- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
- Karaganda
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 49% | |||
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| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 49% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 179 | 49% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 91 | 38% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 37 | 42% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 17 | 35% |
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12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 36 | 64% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 13 | 31% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 50 | 14% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | 40% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (Mex$ 5.63) | Mex$ 26 | 78% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 12 | 22% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 180 | 50% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | 29% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (Mex$ 1.98) | Mex$ 19 | 89% |
| Housing | 40% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (Mex$ 6,149) | Mex$ 9,857 | 38% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (Mex$ 3,806) | Mex$ 7,000 | 46% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (Mex$ 847) | Mex$ 1,117 | 24% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 66,661 KZT (Mex$ 3,905) | Mex$ 7,533 | 48% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (Mex$ 2,586) | Mex$ 4,353 | 41% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 438 | 29% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,946 KZT (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 627 | 35% |
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40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (Mex$ 6,103) | Mex$ 10,600 | 42% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 1,750 | 22% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 23 | 382% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 125 | 82% |
| Clothes | 34% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 721 | 47% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 571 | 40% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (Mex$ 930) | Mex$ 1,437 | 35% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (Mex$ 1,620) | Mex$ 791 | 105% |
| Transportation | 29% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 29% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (Mex$ 220,234) | Mex$ 256,667 | 14% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 122 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 15 | 52% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 536 | 35% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,591 KZT (Mex$ 93) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 101 | 20% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 323 | 82% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 144 | 58% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 58 | 20% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | 7% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 54 | 44% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | 57% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | 6% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 75 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 34% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 288 | 22% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 114 | 44% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 1,175 | 80% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (Mex$ 654) | Mex$ 700 | 7% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 70 | 7% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 38 | 47% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 32 | 44% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 49,757 KZT (Mex$ 2,915) | Mex$ 2,132 | 37% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (Mex$ 0.53) | Mex$ 3.37 | 84% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 920 | 41% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 38 | 64% |
| TOTAL | 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 12,235
(208,852 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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