- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,981 KZT (€4.69) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (€3.80) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (€1.42) | €3.72 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (€0.74) | €0.98 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (€0.95) | €3.10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (€0.88) | €2.47 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (€3.14) | €5.10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (€1.05) | €2.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (€0.35) | €1.56 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (€0.59) | €0.92 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (€0.86) | €1.77 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (€0.28) | €1.22 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (€521) | €1,450 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (€357) | €1,087 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (€51) | €180 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,505 KZT (€394) | €907 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,522 KZT (€240) | €679 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (€33) | €129 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (€255) | €374 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (€81) | €94 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (€7) | €5.42 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (€48) | €87 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (€36) | €35 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (€80) | €92 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (€75) | €114 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (€14,299) | €20,517 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.40) | €1.41 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,308 KZT (€15) | €73 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (€5.50) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (€12) | €60 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (€3.11) | €3.36 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (€2.37) | €2.18 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (€2.25) | €2.10 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (€1.09) | €1.36 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (€1.22) | €1.44 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (€10) | €20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (€23) | €32 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,371 KZT (€25) | €127 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (€41) | €53 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (€4.44) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (€2.60) | €3.26 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (€2.01) | €3.44 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (€479) | €457 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (€0.06) | €0.12 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (€45) | €38 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (€1.00) | €6 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00237
EUR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,717 prices entered by 1,209 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 54% cheaper than in Germany
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