- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,009 KZT (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,598 KZT (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 KZT (C$2.10) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (C$1.09) | C$2.39 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 407 KZT (C$1.42) | C$4.01 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 386 KZT (C$1.35) | C$3.94 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,263 KZT (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 443 KZT (C$1.55) | C$3.92 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 KZT (C$0.50) | C$2.42 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (C$0.93) | C$3.56 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,724 KZT (C$10) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 379 KZT (C$1.33) | C$2.40 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 KZT (C$0.40) | C$2.21 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,527 KZT (C$762) | C$2,110 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,044 KZT (C$522) | C$1,637 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,667 KZT (C$76) | C$154 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,793 KZT (C$556) | C$1,601 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 99,778 KZT (C$349) | C$1,167 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,148 KZT (C$50) | C$98 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,832 KZT (C$13) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (C$467) | C$462 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,862 KZT (C$119) | C$155 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,306 KZT (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,021 KZT (C$77) | C$73 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,040 KZT (C$53) | C$59 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,428 KZT (C$121) | C$115 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,121 KZT (C$109) | C$135 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,194,470 KZT (C$21,693) | C$23,164 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (C$0.59) | C$1.31 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,149 KZT (C$22) | C$109 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,694 KZT (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,117 KZT (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (C$18) | C$95 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (C$4.61) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (C$3.50) | C$4.79 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 921 KZT (C$3.23) | C$5.47 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 501 KZT (C$1.76) | C$2.89 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 KZT (C$1.95) | C$2.67 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,657 KZT (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,468 KZT (C$12) | C$28 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (C$56) | C$157 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,024 KZT (C$56) | C$97 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 KZT (C$3.92) | C$5.03 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (C$2.97) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (C$708) | C$599 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 460 KZT (C$1.61) | C$0.44 | + 263% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,852 KZT (C$59) | C$58 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (C$1.48) | C$14 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00350
CAD
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,285 prices entered by 3,609 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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