- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
- Karaganda
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 117 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 86 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 52 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 16 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 29 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 16 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 52 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 36 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (Mex$ 5.43) | Mex$ 21 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 15 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 158 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (Mex$ 1.91) | Mex$ 21 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (Mex$ 5,938) | Mex$ 14,664 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (Mex$ 3,675) | Mex$ 7,430 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (Mex$ 817) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,500 KZT (Mex$ 3,535) | Mex$ 7,666 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (Mex$ 2,497) | Mex$ 4,570 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 530 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,058 KZT (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 432 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (Mex$ 5,893) | Mex$ 8,716 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 1,602 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 36 | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 62 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (Mex$ 1,024) | Mex$ 782 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 525 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (Mex$ 1,564) | Mex$ 886 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (Mex$ 212,656) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 122 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 15 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 488 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,124 KZT (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 99 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 44% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 65 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 250 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 378 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 74 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 39 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 49 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 22 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 93 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 30% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 274 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 131 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 734 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 737 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 73 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 47 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 32 | - 47% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (Mex$ 0.51) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 647 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 47 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 43,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 27,411
(484,578 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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