Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Ecuador
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Kazakhstan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT ($2.74) | $2.90 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT ($1.42) | $1.07 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT ($2.09) | $2.43 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT ($2.52) | $1.14 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT ($5.07) | $3.76 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT ($1.29) | $1.96 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT ($0.51) | $1.37 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT ($0.86) | $1.75 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT ($8) | $12 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT ($1.66) | $2.05 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT ($0.62) | $1.09 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Kazakhstan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT ($1,066) | $857 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT ($544) | $451 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT ($55) | $56 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT ($613) | $518 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT ($462) | $302 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT ($35) | $52 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT ($10) | $24 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT ($334) | $365 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT ($283) | $151 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT ($21) | $7 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Kazakhstan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT ($46) | $59 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT ($40) | $38 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT ($102) | $110 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT ($147) | $107 | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Kazakhstan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT ($33,019) | $19,815 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT ($0.57) | $0.90 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT ($13) | $23 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Kazakhstan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT ($8) | $5.73 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT ($19) | $42 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT ($2.78) | $5.51 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT ($7) | $3.76 | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT ($4.12) | $7 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT ($1.61) | $2.45 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT ($1.99) | $2.07 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT ($10) | $12 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Kazakhstan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT ($27) | $20 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT ($10) | $12 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT ($36) | $53 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT ($51) | $44 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT ($3.67) | $4.12 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT ($2.70) | $2.42 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT ($851) | $847 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT ($0.06) | $0.22 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT ($42) | $48 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT ($1.89) | $5.09 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,714 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador
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