Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,240 KZT (€5.35) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,582 KZT (€3.78) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 761 KZT (€1.82) | €3.86 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (€0.76) | €0.95 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 447 KZT (€1.07) | €2.88 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 KZT (€1.77) | €2.48 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,428 KZT (€3.41) | €5.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (€1.06) | €2.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (€0.36) | €1.64 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (€0.72) | €0.93 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,732 KZT (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (€0.94) | €1.79 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 KZT (€0.35) | €1.25 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,558 KZT (€599) | €1,475 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,122 KZT (€344) | €1,105 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,937 KZT (€55) | €201 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 177,209 KZT (€423) | €910 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,996 KZT (€244) | €702 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 KZT (€24) | €132 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,621 KZT (€11) | €23 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,898 KZT (€274) | €401 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,540 KZT (€80) | €87 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,938 KZT (€9) | €5.98 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,087 KZT (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,850 KZT (€52) | €80 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,410 KZT (€32) | €38 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,362 KZT (€89) | €91 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,502 KZT (€80) | €112 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,902,750 KZT (€14,100) | €21,012 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (€0.40) | €1.42 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,583 KZT (€13) | €76 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 KZT (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,067 KZT (€10) | €11 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,472 KZT (€13) | €54 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,275 KZT (€3.05) | €3.83 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,418 KZT (€3.39) | €2.04 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,022 KZT (€2.44) | €2.31 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 576 KZT (€1.38) | €1.31 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 718 KZT (€1.72) | €1.54 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,221 KZT (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,344 KZT (€20) | €34 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (€7) | €21 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (€84) | €85 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,531 KZT (€37) | €57 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,280 KZT (€5.45) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 901 KZT (€2.15) | €3.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (€1.92) | €3.69 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 229,990 KZT (€549) | €454 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,874 KZT (€83) | €40 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 431 KZT (€1.03) | €7 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Germany
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