- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Switzerland
- Atyrau
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Atyrau, Kazakhstan compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 77% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,779 KZT (CHF 5.06) | CHF 25 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,375 KZT (CHF 3.91) | CHF 14 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 643 KZT (CHF 1.83) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 302 KZT (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.78 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 KZT (CHF 0.88) | CHF 5.18 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 578 KZT (CHF 1.64) | CHF 4.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 958 KZT (CHF 2.72) | CHF 12 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 759 KZT (CHF 2.16) | CHF 4.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 188 KZT (CHF 0.53) | CHF 5.20 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 201 KZT (CHF 0.57) | CHF 1.76 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,862 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 257 KZT (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.64 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 KZT (CHF 0.23) | CHF 2.85 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 346,228 KZT (CHF 984) | CHF 3,513 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 246,645 KZT (CHF 701) | CHF 2,538 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,435 KZT (CHF 27) | CHF 161 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,000 KZT (CHF 313) | CHF 1,888 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,000 KZT (CHF 270) | CHF 1,357 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,000 KZT (CHF 14) | CHF 81 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,500 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 47 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 98,000 KZT (CHF 279) | CHF 858 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 164 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,000 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 32 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,594 KZT (CHF 53) | CHF 131 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,293 KZT (CHF 24) | CHF 56 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,265 KZT (CHF 72) | CHF 134 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CHF 151 | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 28,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 KZT (CHF 0.34) | CHF 1.69 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,153 KZT (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 42% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,787 KZT (CHF 5.08) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,200 KZT (CHF 3.41) | CHF 30 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | CHF 140 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,000 KZT (CHF 11) | CHF 7 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 KZT (CHF 3.41) | CHF 2.83 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 400 KZT (CHF 1.14) | CHF 4.05 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,539 KZT (CHF 10) | CHF 46 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Atyrau (Kazakhstan) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,000 KZT (CHF 17) | CHF 74 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,850 KZT (CHF 8) | CHF 37 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (CHF 28) | CHF 184 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,875 KZT (CHF 28) | CHF 100 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,833 KZT (CHF 5.21) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 844 KZT (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.84 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 939 KZT (CHF 2.67) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | CHF 614 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 18 KZT (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.43 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,867 KZT (CHF 99) | CHF 108 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 270 KZT (CHF 0.77) | 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 1,230 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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 12,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,150
(1,460,020 KZT)
in Atyrau.
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