- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Poland
- Shymkent
- Zielona Góra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shymkent, Kazakhstan compared to Zielona Góra, Poland
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 45% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 650 KZT (7 zł) | 37 zł | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 525 KZT (5.54 zł) | 15 zł | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 850 KZT (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 220 KZT (2.32 zł) | 2.64 zł | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 225 KZT (2.37 zł) | 7 zł | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 350 KZT (3.69 zł) | 3.80 zł | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 650 KZT (7 zł) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 330 KZT (3.48 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 123 KZT (1.29 zł) | 1.00 zł | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 275 KZT (2.90 zł) | 2.64 zł | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,750 KZT (29 zł) | 21 zł | + 38% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 250 KZT (2.64 zł) | 5.74 zł | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 KZT (0.69 zł) | 1.88 zł | - 64% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 105,660 KZT (1,115 zł) | 1,645 zł | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 67,995 KZT (717 zł) | 1,333 zł | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,058 KZT (74 zł) | 314 zł | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 25,228 KZT (266 zł) | 1,100 zł | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,000 KZT (211 zł) | 1,600 zł | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,559 KZT (69 zł) | 300 zł | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,750 KZT (50 zł) | 47 zł | + 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | 200,000 KZT (2,110 zł) | 1,477 zł | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 KZT (116 zł) | 700 zł | - 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,700 KZT (28 zł) | 30 zł | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 750 KZT (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 43% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 KZT (100 zł) | 261 zł | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,750 KZT (92 zł) | 129 zł | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 KZT (106 zł) | 232 zł | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,500 KZT (79 zł) | 250 zł | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 27% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,490,000 KZT (15,722 zł) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 160 KZT (1.69 zł) | 4.91 zł | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 KZT (53 zł) | 81 zł | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 32 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 50% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 900 KZT (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,800 KZT (19 zł) | 25 zł | - 24% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 KZT (26 zł) | 100 zł | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 550 KZT (5.80 zł) | 15 zł | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 446 KZT (4.70 zł) | 9 zł | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 KZT (4.75 zł) | 10 zł | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 173 KZT (1.82 zł) | 2.27 zł | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 325 KZT (3.43 zł) | 3.99 zł | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 7% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,750 KZT (29 zł) | 42 zł | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,500 KZT (37 zł) | 42 zł | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 KZT (63 zł) | 70 zł | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 KZT (79 zł) | 60 zł | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 825 KZT (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 675 KZT (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 425 KZT (4.48 zł) | 5.68 zł | - 21% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (0.14 zł) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 KZT (95 zł) | 96 zł | - 1% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 350 KZT (3.69 zł) | 12 zł | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Zielona Góra (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
5,200 zł
in Zielona Góra
you would need to make just about 3,354 zł
(317,837 KZT)
in Shymkent.
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