Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (C$7) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (C$5.31) | C$11 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (C$2.47) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (C$1.02) | C$2.44 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (C$1.40) | C$3.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (C$2.03) | C$4.57 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (C$4.14) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (C$1.75) | C$3.92 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (C$0.56) | C$2.71 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (C$0.87) | C$3.12 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (C$11) | C$17 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (C$1.32) | C$2.28 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (C$0.40) | C$2.24 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (C$679) | C$2,271 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (C$441) | C$1,752 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (C$59) | C$173 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (C$490) | C$1,725 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (C$310) | C$1,271 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (C$44) | C$113 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (C$13) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (C$332) | C$373 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (C$114) | C$163 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (C$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (C$63) | C$72 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (C$44) | C$48 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (C$104) | C$109 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (C$102) | C$141 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (C$20,124) | C$25,352 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (C$0.51) | C$1.12 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (C$18) | C$118 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (C$7) | C$16 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (C$16) | C$78 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (C$3.72) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (C$2.84) | C$5.01 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (C$2.85) | C$5.57 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (C$1.33) | C$3.24 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (C$1.89) | C$2.58 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (C$7) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (C$22) | C$53 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (C$8) | C$29 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (C$41) | C$159 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (C$45) | C$91 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (C$6) | C$12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (C$2.71) | C$4.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (C$2.42) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (C$682) | C$568 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (C$0.04) | C$0.42 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (C$69) | C$57 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (C$1.49) | C$15 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Canada
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