Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,404 KZT (Taka 1,040) | Taka 253 | + 311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,468 KZT (Taka 819) | Taka 518 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,107 KZT (Taka 262) | Taka 234 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 801 KZT (Taka 189) | Taka 91 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 894 KZT (Taka 211) | Taka 150 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,172 KZT (Taka 277) | Taka 78 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,263 KZT (Taka 535) | Taka 476 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 585 KZT (Taka 138) | Taka 307 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 KZT (Taka 80) | Taka 56 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 KZT (Taka 135) | Taka 407 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (Taka 2,393) | Taka 1,595 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,035 KZT (Taka 244) | Taka 136 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 KZT (Taka 88) | Taka 72 | + 22% | |
| 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 | 622,027 KZT (Taka 146,924) | Taka 40,565 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,626 KZT (Taka 112,344) | Taka 22,239 | + 405% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (Taka 5,526) | Taka 4,221 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (Taka 61,588) | Taka 50,272 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (Taka 62,810) | Taka 31,111 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (Taka 4,387) | Taka 5,000 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (Taka 1,150) | Taka 1,266 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (Taka 35,496) | Taka 49,805 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181,705 KZT (Taka 42,919) | Taka 15,000 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (Taka 3,922) | Taka 568 | + 591% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (Taka 1,181) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 202% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,255 KZT (Taka 15,649) | Taka 2,505 | + 525% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,693 KZT (Taka 3,943) | Taka 2,407 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 KZT (Taka 9,448) | Taka 5,268 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (Taka 15,653) | Taka 4,284 | + 265% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (Taka 3,507,925) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 KZT (Taka 50) | Taka 110 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,883 KZT (Taka 1,626) | Taka 2,433 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,600 KZT (Taka 850) | Taka 250 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (Taka 1,081) | Taka 308 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (Taka 2,065) | Taka 1,500 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (Taka 296) | Taka 360 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (Taka 775) | Taka 191 | + 305% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (Taka 425) | Taka 794 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (Taka 174) | Taka 158 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (Taka 260) | Taka 200 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (Taka 1,181) | Taka 205 | + 475% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,471 KZT (Taka 2,946) | Taka 1,513 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,482 KZT (Taka 1,059) | Taka 1,024 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (Taka 3,877) | Taka 3,000 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (Taka 6,883) | Taka 3,597 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (Taka 669) | Taka 1,519 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (Taka 354) | Taka 253 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,140 KZT (Taka 506) | Taka 606 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (Taka 90,415) | Taka 35,756 | + 153% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (Taka 5.91) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,233 KZT (Taka 7,141) | Taka 2,307 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 943 KZT (Taka 223) | Taka 339 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 494 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.23620
BDT
/
KZT
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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