- 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$ 82) | Mex$ 114 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 90 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 52 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 17 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 28 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 286 KZT (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 734 KZT (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 38 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (Mex$ 5.04) | Mex$ 20 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 16 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 176 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (Mex$ 1.78) | Mex$ 22 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 59% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (Mex$ 5,508) | Mex$ 18,559 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (Mex$ 3,409) | Mex$ 8,444 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,500 KZT (Mex$ 3,280) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (Mex$ 2,316) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 620 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,100 KZT (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 417 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (Mex$ 5,467) | Mex$ 8,631 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 1,702 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 62 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 75 | - 73% | |
| 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$ 950) | Mex$ 799 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 523 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (Mex$ 1,451) | Mex$ 990 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (Mex$ 197,277) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 17 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 532 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,124 KZT (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 107 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 47% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 70 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 214 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 448 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 66 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 40 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 51 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 95 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 34% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 292 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 140 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 799 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 722 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 83 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 48 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (Mex$ 0.47) | Mex$ 3.16 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 597 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 47 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 44% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 57,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 31,783
(605,675 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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