Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (Taka 523) | Taka 532 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (Taka 399) | Taka 488 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (Taka 154) | Taka 263 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (Taka 69) | Taka 98 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (Taka 112) | Taka 134 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (Taka 151) | Taka 96 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (Taka 265) | Taka 329 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (Taka 104) | Taka 203 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (Taka 41) | Taka 27 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (Taka 55) | Taka 530 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (Taka 380) | Taka 1,346 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (Taka 105) | Taka 112 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (Taka 26) | Taka 58 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (Taka 60,931) | Taka 43,087 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (Taka 48,987) | Taka 21,416 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (Taka 6,313) | Taka 4,489 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT (Taka 36,108) | Taka 37,342 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (Taka 27,446) | Taka 20,129 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (Taka 11,477) | Taka 3,105 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (Taka 798) | Taka 947 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (Taka 30,935) | Taka 36,542 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (Taka 11,208) | Taka 16,205 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (Taka 791) | Taka 369 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (Taka 973) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (Taka 3,164) | Taka 2,612 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (Taka 3,231) | Taka 3,117 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (Taka 4,710) | Taka 9,947 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (Taka 6,453) | Taka 6,827 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (Taka 1,882,302) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (Taka 37) | Taka 91 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (Taka 1,545) | Taka 1,696 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (Taka 132) | Taka 296 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (Taka 322) | Taka 1,395 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (Taka 1,002) | Taka 1,191 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (Taka 444) | Taka 498 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (Taka 131) | Taka 208 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (Taka 164) | Taka 690 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (Taka 85) | Taka 173 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (Taka 52) | Taka 229 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (Taka 511) | Taka 304 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (Taka 1,743) | Taka 1,410 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (Taka 554) | Taka 885 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (Taka 2,823) | Taka 1,939 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (Taka 3,297) | Taka 3,617 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (Taka 403) | Taka 1,328 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (Taka 223) | Taka 393 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (Taka 194) | Taka 594 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (Taka 65,003) | Taka 35,756 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (Taka 2.32) | Taka 2.19 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (Taka 2,731) | Taka 1,057 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (Taka 118) | Taka 264 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 890 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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