Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,383 KZT (Taka 491) | Taka 263 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,695 KZT (Taka 349) | Taka 344 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT (Taka 159) | Taka 162 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 322 KZT (Taka 66) | Taka 74 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 KZT (Taka 91) | Taka 112 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 749 KZT (Taka 154) | Taka 50 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,275 KZT (Taka 262) | Taka 581 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT (Taka 118) | Taka 172 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 KZT (Taka 38) | Taka 26 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (Taka 63) | Taka 391 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,705 KZT (Taka 763) | Taka 1,738 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 430 KZT (Taka 89) | Taka 103 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 122 KZT (Taka 25) | Taka 41 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 234,322 KZT (Taka 48,257) | Taka 59,451 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,502 KZT (Taka 29,965) | Taka 33,978 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,055 KZT (Taka 3,924) | Taka 4,046 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 171,653 KZT (Taka 35,351) | Taka 35,113 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,964 KZT (Taka 23,058) | Taka 15,590 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,270 KZT (Taka 3,145) | Taka 3,803 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,980 KZT (Taka 820) | Taka 1,167 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,255 KZT (Taka 22,706) | Taka 35,909 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,115 KZT (Taka 7,232) | Taka 13,069 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,605 KZT (Taka 742) | Taka 431 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (Taka 687) | Taka 852 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,613 KZT (Taka 4,039) | Taka 1,746 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,219 KZT (Taka 2,722) | Taka 1,826 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,134 KZT (Taka 6,618) | Taka 5,220 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (Taka 6,520) | Taka 4,121 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 53% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,481,360 KZT (Taka 1,334,792) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (Taka 34) | Taka 96 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (Taka 1,128) | Taka 2,898 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (Taka 531) | Taka 133 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (Taka 603) | Taka 498 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (Taka 1,012) | Taka 1,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (Taka 274) | Taka 400 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (Taka 199) | Taka 164 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (Taka 212) | Taka 356 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (Taka 98) | Taka 84 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (Taka 142) | Taka 141 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (Taka 575) | Taka 167 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (Taka 1,341) | Taka 1,289 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (Taka 605) | Taka 888 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (Taka 7,681) | Taka 2,301 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (Taka 2,833) | Taka 1,790 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (Taka 401) | Taka 817 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (Taka 170) | Taka 304 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (Taka 147) | Taka 536 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (Taka 46,399) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (Taka 7) | Taka 1.67 | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (Taka 4,787) | Taka 1,882 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (Taka 97) | Taka 272 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,334 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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