Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,240 KZT (C$8) | C$18 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,582 KZT (C$5.50) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 761 KZT (C$2.65) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (C$1.11) | C$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 447 KZT (C$1.55) | C$3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 KZT (C$2.58) | C$3.88 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,428 KZT (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (C$1.55) | C$3.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (C$0.53) | C$2.39 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (C$1.05) | C$3.32 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,732 KZT (C$10) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (C$1.37) | C$2.33 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 KZT (C$0.51) | C$2.05 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,558 KZT (C$872) | C$2,161 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,122 KZT (C$501) | C$1,601 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,937 KZT (C$80) | C$167 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 177,209 KZT (C$616) | C$1,606 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,996 KZT (C$355) | C$1,084 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 KZT (C$35) | C$112 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,621 KZT (C$16) | C$54 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,898 KZT (C$400) | C$425 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,540 KZT (C$117) | C$162 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,938 KZT (C$14) | C$11 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,087 KZT (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,850 KZT (C$76) | C$68 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,410 KZT (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,362 KZT (C$130) | C$114 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,502 KZT (C$117) | C$135 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,902,750 KZT (C$20,533) | C$24,891 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (C$0.58) | C$1.24 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,583 KZT (C$19) | C$112 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 KZT (C$10) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,067 KZT (C$14) | C$23 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,472 KZT (C$19) | C$88 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,275 KZT (C$4.44) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,418 KZT (C$4.93) | C$5.01 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,022 KZT (C$3.55) | C$5.06 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 576 KZT (C$2.01) | C$2.97 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 718 KZT (C$2.50) | C$2.34 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,221 KZT (C$15) | C$24 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,344 KZT (C$29) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (C$10) | C$28 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (C$122) | C$161 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,531 KZT (C$54) | C$102 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,280 KZT (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 901 KZT (C$3.14) | C$4.87 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (C$2.79) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 229,990 KZT (C$800) | C$559 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (C$0.07) | C$0.39 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,874 KZT (C$121) | C$59 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 431 KZT (C$1.50) | C$14 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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CAD
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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