Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Canada
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Kazakhstan | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (C$11) | C$24 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (C$9) | C$14 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (C$3.69) | C$10 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (C$1.92) | C$3.28 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (C$2.82) | C$5.88 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (C$3.39) | C$5.56 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (C$1.74) | C$5.47 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (C$0.69) | C$3.31 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (C$1.16) | C$4.03 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (C$11) | C$21 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (C$2.24) | C$3.23 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (C$0.84) | C$2.58 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Kazakhstan | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (C$1,438) | C$2,889 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (C$734) | C$2,295 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (C$75) | C$240 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (C$826) | C$2,062 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (C$623) | C$1,501 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (C$47) | C$128 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (C$13) | C$65 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (C$451) | C$401 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (C$382) | C$213 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (C$29) | C$14 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (C$12) | C$30 | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Kazakhstan | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (C$62) | C$80 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (C$53) | C$57 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (C$138) | C$147 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (C$199) | C$173 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Kazakhstan | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (C$44,537) | C$33,546 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (C$0.77) | C$1.60 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (C$17) | C$106 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Kazakhstan | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (C$11) | C$11 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (C$14) | C$24 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (C$26) | C$103 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (C$3.76) | C$10 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (C$5.56) | C$6 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (C$2.18) | C$4.45 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (C$2.69) | C$3.63 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Kazakhstan | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (C$36) | C$68 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (C$49) | C$217 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (C$69) | C$129 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (C$4.95) | C$5.88 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (C$3.64) | C$8 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (C$1,148) | C$808 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (C$0.07) | C$0.44 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (C$57) | C$67 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (C$2.55) | C$18 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,004 prices entered by 770 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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