- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Switzerland
- Atyrau
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Atyrau, Kazakhstan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 78% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,779 KZT (CHF 4.78) | CHF 25 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,375 KZT (CHF 3.70) | CHF 13 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 643 KZT (CHF 1.73) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 302 KZT (CHF 0.81) | CHF 1.71 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 KZT (CHF 0.83) | CHF 8 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 578 KZT (CHF 1.55) | CHF 4.14 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 958 KZT (CHF 2.57) | CHF 11 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 759 KZT (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.79 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 188 KZT (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.80 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 201 KZT (CHF 0.54) | CHF 2.17 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,862 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 257 KZT (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.53 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 KZT (CHF 0.21) | CHF 2.22 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 346,228 KZT (CHF 930) | CHF 3,040 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 246,645 KZT (CHF 663) | CHF 2,383 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,435 KZT (CHF 25) | CHF 123 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,000 KZT (CHF 296) | CHF 2,245 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,000 KZT (CHF 255) | CHF 1,715 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 KZT (CHF 13) | CHF 101 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,000 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 36 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 98,000 KZT (CHF 263) | CHF 502 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 178 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,594 KZT (CHF 50) | CHF 117 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 13,625 KZT (CHF 37) | CHF 58 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,265 KZT (CHF 68) | CHF 132 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 191 | - | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 26,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.36 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 101 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,153 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 39 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,787 KZT (CHF 4.80) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,200 KZT (CHF 3.22) | CHF 32 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 150 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 6 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 KZT (CHF 3.22) | CHF 3.04 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 400 KZT (CHF 1.07) | CHF 4.05 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,539 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 KZT (CHF 16) | CHF 75 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,960 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (CHF 27) | CHF 240 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,875 KZT (CHF 27) | CHF 115 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,550 KZT (CHF 4.17) | CHF 17 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 750 KZT (CHF 2.02) | CHF 5.49 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 939 KZT (CHF 2.52) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 512 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 18 KZT (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.33 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,867 KZT (CHF 94) | CHF 103 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 KZT (CHF 0.73) | CHF 8 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 907 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 8,700
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 3,014
(1,121,529 KZT)
in Atyrau.
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