Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT (Taka 609) | Taka 324 | + 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT (Taka 735) | Taka 492 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT (Taka 240) | Taka 196 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT (Taka 131) | Taka 92 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 933 KZT (Taka 224) | Taka 135 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT (Taka 294) | Taka 78 | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT (Taka 571) | Taka 608 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT (Taka 140) | Taka 223 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT (Taka 59) | Taka 33 | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT (Taka 105) | Taka 384 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT (Taka 851) | Taka 1,406 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (Taka 179) | Taka 111 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT (Taka 63) | Taka 70 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT (Taka 99,435) | Taka 43,758 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT (Taka 55,196) | Taka 25,202 | + 119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (Taka 10,716) | Taka 3,035 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT (Taka 77,336) | Taka 22,952 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT (Taka 49,064) | Taka 18,549 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (Taka 12,216) | Taka 7,137 | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (Taka 1,176) | Taka 1,213 | - 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (Taka 50,734) | Taka 31,061 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (Taka 10,665) | Taka 17,904 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (Taka 1,836) | Taka 417 | + 340% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (Taka 488) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (Taka 7,532) | Taka 2,410 | + 212% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (Taka 7,799) | Taka 3,066 | + 154% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT (Taka 9,651) | Taka 6,410 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (Taka 14,316) | Taka 4,273 | + 235% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT (Taka 1,773,747) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT (Taka 50) | Taka 107 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT (Taka 1,326) | Taka 2,440 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (Taka 476) | Taka 285 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (Taka 1,206) | Taka 513 | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT (Taka 1,352) | Taka 1,500 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (Taka 642) | Taka 425 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (Taka 411) | Taka 333 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT (Taka 452) | Taka 376 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (Taka 253) | Taka 85 | + 198% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (Taka 189) | Taka 89 | + 113% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (Taka 890) | Taka 445 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT (Taka 1,944) | Taka 1,308 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT (Taka 646) | Taka 852 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT (Taka 7,081) | Taka 1,768 | + 301% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT (Taka 5,484) | Taka 2,051 | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT (Taka 1,042) | Taka 999 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (Taka 349) | Taka 248 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT (Taka 238) | Taka 564 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (Taka 103,173) | Taka 35,756 | + 189% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (Taka 14) | Taka 2.94 | + 374% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT (Taka 2,513) | Taka 2,601 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (Taka 169) | Taka 287 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.23980
BDT
/
KZT
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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