Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT (R$ 29) | R$ 36 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT (R$ 35) | R$ 34 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT (R$ 6) | R$ 5.81 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 933 KZT (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT (R$ 2.77) | R$ 5.67 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT (R$ 4.92) | R$ 6 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT (R$ 40) | R$ 44 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT (R$ 2.96) | R$ 4.92 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT (R$ 4,674) | R$ 3,750 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT (R$ 2,595) | R$ 2,506 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (R$ 504) | R$ 587 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT (R$ 3,636) | R$ 2,721 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT (R$ 2,306) | R$ 1,720 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (R$ 574) | R$ 513 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (R$ 55) | R$ 89 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (R$ 2,385) | R$ 1,987 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (R$ 501) | R$ 631 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (R$ 86) | R$ 29 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (R$ 354) | R$ 249 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (R$ 367) | R$ 248 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT (R$ 454) | R$ 412 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (R$ 673) | R$ 301 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT (R$ 83,382) | R$ 115,133 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT (R$ 2.37) | R$ 5.60 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT (R$ 62) | R$ 228 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (R$ 57) | R$ 43 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT (R$ 64) | R$ 263 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (R$ 9) | R$ 5.31 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (R$ 42) | R$ 55 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT (R$ 91) | R$ 112 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT (R$ 30) | R$ 66 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT (R$ 333) | R$ 215 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT (R$ 258) | R$ 199 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (R$ 4,850) | R$ 4,404 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.31 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT (R$ 118) | R$ 125 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,374 prices entered by 1,706 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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