- 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 | 2,076 KZT (€4.95) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,600 KZT (€3.82) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 580 KZT (€1.38) | €3.82 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT (€0.76) | €0.99 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 391 KZT (€0.93) | €3.05 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 358 KZT (€0.85) | €2.51 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,236 KZT (€2.95) | €5.06 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 447 KZT (€1.07) | €2.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (€0.36) | €1.57 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 244 KZT (€0.58) | €0.92 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,716 KZT (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 367 KZT (€0.88) | €1.75 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (€0.27) | €1.23 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (€505) | €1,428 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 152,112 KZT (€363) | €1,085 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (€52) | €170 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 155,322 KZT (€371) | €895 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 100,980 KZT (€241) | €671 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (€33) | €117 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,867 KZT (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (€257) | €380 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (€81) | €92 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (€7) | €5.29 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (€7) | €13 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (€49) | €86 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,085 KZT (€36) | €35 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (€81) | €91 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (€76) | €112 | - 32% | |
| 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 (€14,408) | €20,608 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.40) | €1.38 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,091 KZT (€15) | €72 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 38% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (€5.54) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,265 KZT (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (€12) | €60 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,467 KZT (€3.50) | €3.34 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (€2.39) | €2.12 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 975 KZT (€2.33) | €2.10 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (€1.10) | €1.38 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (€1.23) | €1.42 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,835 KZT (€26) | €32 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,283 KZT (€8) | €22 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,333 KZT (€22) | €133 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,071 KZT (€41) | €53 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,901 KZT (€4.54) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032 KZT (€2.46) | €3.20 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (€2.07) | €3.44 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (€499) | €461 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 11 KZT (€0.03) | €0.12 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,984 KZT (€48) | €38 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 418 KZT (€1.00) | €6 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00239
EUR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,484 prices entered by 1,190 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 54% cheaper than in Germany
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