Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Germany
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Kazakhstan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (€2.52) | €6.00 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (€1.31) | €1.22 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (€1.93) | €4.28 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (€2.32) | €3.00 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (€4.67) | €6 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (€1.19) | €2.59 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (€0.47) | €1.87 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (€0.79) | €1.09 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (€8) | €7 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (€1.53) | €1.92 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (€0.57) | €1.88 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Kazakhstan | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (€983) | €2,001 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (€502) | €1,574 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (€51) | €227 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (€565) | €1,239 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (€426) | €904 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (€32) | €163 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (€9) | €37 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (€308) | €367 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (€261) | €111 | + 136% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (€20) | €6 | + 220% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Kazakhstan | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (€42) | €86 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (€37) | €38 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (€94) | €89 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (€136) | €120 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Kazakhstan | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (€30,444) | €33,039 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (€0.53) | €1.82 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (€12) | €51 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Kazakhstan | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (€9) | €16 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (€18) | €72 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (€2.57) | €3.99 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (€7) | €2.99 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (€3.80) | €3.20 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (€1.49) | €1.98 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (€1.84) | €1.68 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (€10) | €21 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Kazakhstan | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (€25) | €46 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (€9) | €25 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (€34) | €84 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (€47) | €67 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (€5.71) | €10 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (€3.38) | €3.73 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (€2.49) | €4.43 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (€785) | €578 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (€0.05) | €0.13 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (€1.74) | €8 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,889 prices entered by 435 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Germany
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