- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
- Karaganda
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karaganda, Kazakhstan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,572 KZT (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 119 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 965 KZT (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 91 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 52 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 184 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 17 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 220 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 31 | - 61% | |
| 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$ 58 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 325 KZT (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 KZT (Mex$ 5.30) | Mex$ 20 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 166 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 16 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,533 KZT (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 176 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 227 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 22 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 KZT (Mex$ 1.87) | Mex$ 19 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 57% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 104,967 KZT (Mex$ 5,787) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 64,970 KZT (Mex$ 3,582) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,451 KZT (Mex$ 797) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 62,500 KZT (Mex$ 3,446) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 44,139 KZT (Mex$ 2,434) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,660 KZT (Mex$ 533) | Mex$ 620 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,100 KZT (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 432 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 104,173 KZT (Mex$ 5,744) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,226 KZT (Mex$ 1,281) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,850 KZT (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 72 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 393 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 75 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 29% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,106 KZT (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 787 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,673 KZT (Mex$ 754) | Mex$ 523 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,873 KZT (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,656 KZT (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 934 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,759,370 KZT (Mex$ 207,278) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 17 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,969 KZT (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 543 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,124 KZT (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 103 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 KZT (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 65 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 KZT (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 225 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,879 KZT (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 436 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 800 KZT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 66 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 551 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 522 KZT (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 50 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 361 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 915 KZT (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 101 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,830 KZT (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 282 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,789 KZT (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 140 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,087 KZT (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 734 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,166 KZT (Mex$ 616) | Mex$ 722 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,279 KZT (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 79 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 344 KZT (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 47 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 301 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 KZT (Mex$ 0.50) | Mex$ 2.93 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,277 KZT (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 641 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 235 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 47 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 58,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 33,889
(614,641 KZT)
in Karaganda.
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