- 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 | 1,981 KZT (C$7) | C$18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (C$5.69) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (C$2.13) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (C$1.11) | C$2.41 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (C$1.43) | C$4.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (C$1.31) | C$3.97 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (C$4.71) | C$11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (C$1.57) | C$3.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (C$0.52) | C$2.39 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (C$0.88) | C$3.51 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (C$1.29) | C$2.40 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (C$0.41) | C$2.26 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (C$781) | C$2,127 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (C$536) | C$1,654 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (C$76) | C$155 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,505 KZT (C$591) | C$1,630 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,522 KZT (C$360) | C$1,177 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (C$49) | C$100 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (C$14) | C$53 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (C$382) | C$474 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (C$121) | C$156 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (C$10) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (C$10) | C$24 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (C$73) | C$72 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (C$54) | C$58 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (C$120) | C$115 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (C$113) | C$138 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (C$21,426) | C$22,896 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (C$0.60) | C$1.30 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,308 KZT (C$22) | C$109 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (C$14) | C$21 | - 33% | |
| 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$4.67) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (C$3.55) | C$4.90 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (C$3.37) | C$5.54 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (C$1.63) | C$2.84 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (C$1.83) | C$2.67 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (C$15) | C$25 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (C$35) | C$54 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,371 KZT (C$37) | C$143 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (C$62) | C$98 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (C$7) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (C$3.90) | C$5.02 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (C$3.01) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (C$718) | C$599 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (C$0.09) | C$0.45 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (C$67) | C$63 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (C$1.50) | C$14 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00355
CAD
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,157 prices entered by 3,833 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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