- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,160 KZT (€5.53) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,568 KZT (€4.01) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 687 KZT (€1.76) | €3.84 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (€0.82) | €0.97 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (€1.03) | €3.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (€1.09) | €2.55 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,396 KZT (€3.58) | €4.93 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 466 KZT (€1.19) | €2.35 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 153 KZT (€0.39) | €1.53 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 209 KZT (€0.54) | €0.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,830 KZT (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 KZT (€1.01) | €1.74 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 KZT (€0.30) | €1.25 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,944 KZT (€543) | €1,418 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 148,183 KZT (€380) | €1,074 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,533 KZT (€53) | €173 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 144,397 KZT (€370) | €859 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,530 KZT (€250) | €632 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,457 KZT (€29) | €117 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (€10) | €24 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,353 KZT (€301) | €367 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,762 KZT (€84) | €83 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (€8) | €5.19 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,200 KZT (€11) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,028 KZT (€49) | €84 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,338 KZT (€37) | €37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,958 KZT (€82) | €89 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,803 KZT (€84) | €118 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,764,280 KZT (€14,763) | €20,015 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 158 KZT (€0.40) | €1.33 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,278 KZT (€14) | €72 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (€5.75) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (€9) | €9 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (€13) | €59 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (€2.93) | €3.32 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (€2.38) | €2.05 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (€2.54) | €2.02 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (€1.10) | €1.36 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (€1.60) | €1.42 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,958 KZT (€28) | €32 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,462 KZT (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (€30) | €114 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,160 KZT (€47) | €50 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,988 KZT (€5.09) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 987 KZT (€2.53) | €3.16 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 KZT (€2.30) | €3.51 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 235,717 KZT (€604) | €458 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (€0.03) | €0.16 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,524 KZT (€55) | €43 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 397 KZT (€1.02) | €6 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00256
EUR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,562 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Germany
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