- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,009 KZT (€4.64) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,614 KZT (€3.73) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 KZT (€1.38) | €3.77 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (€0.72) | €0.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 407 KZT (€0.94) | €3.14 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 KZT (€0.92) | €2.46 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,323 KZT (€3.05) | €5.14 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 443 KZT (€1.02) | €2.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 KZT (€0.33) | €1.57 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (€0.61) | €0.92 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,724 KZT (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 379 KZT (€0.88) | €1.78 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 KZT (€0.27) | €1.26 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,527 KZT (€502) | €1,450 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,044 KZT (€344) | €1,086 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,667 KZT (€50) | €188 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,793 KZT (€367) | €912 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 99,778 KZT (€230) | €680 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,148 KZT (€33) | €125 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,832 KZT (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (€308) | €373 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,862 KZT (€78) | €94 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (€6) | €5.47 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,306 KZT (€5.32) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,021 KZT (€51) | €86 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,040 KZT (€35) | €35 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,428 KZT (€79) | €90 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,121 KZT (€72) | €109 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,194,470 KZT (€14,302) | €20,853 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (€0.39) | €1.42 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,149 KZT (€14) | €74 | - 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) | 2,694 KZT (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,117 KZT (€10) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (€12) | €65 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (€3.04) | €3.32 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (€2.31) | €2.20 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 921 KZT (€2.13) | €2.22 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 501 KZT (€1.16) | €1.38 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 KZT (€1.29) | €1.47 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (€10) | €20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 45% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,657 KZT (€20) | €31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,468 KZT (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (€37) | €111 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,024 KZT (€37) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (€4.33) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 KZT (€2.59) | €3.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (€1.96) | €3.42 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (€467) | €443 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 460 KZT (€1.06) | €0.13 | + 743% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,852 KZT (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (€0.98) | €6 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00231
EUR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,667 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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