Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Germany
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (€4.81) | €12 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (€3.45) | €8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (€1.60) | €3.73 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (€0.66) | €0.97 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (€0.91) | €2.90 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (€1.32) | €2.72 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (€2.69) | €5.38 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (€1.14) | €2.42 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (€0.36) | €1.53 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (€0.57) | €1.00 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (€0.86) | €1.78 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (€0.26) | €1.32 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (€441) | €1,424 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (€287) | €1,166 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (€38) | €170 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (€319) | €932 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (€202) | €687 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (€29) | €125 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (€9) | €25 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (€216) | €378 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (€74) | €95 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (€6) | €5.46 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (€8) | €16 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (€29) | €37 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (€68) | €92 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (€67) | €114 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 71% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 71% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (€13,085) | €23,464 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (€0.33) | €1.30 | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (€12) | €73 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (€4.71) | €7 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (€4.34) | €10 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (€10) | €55 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (€2.42) | €2.90 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (€1.85) | €2.26 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (€1.85) | €2.45 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (€0.87) | €1.31 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (€1.23) | €1.67 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (€4.86) | €21 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (€5.50) | €23 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (€27) | €124 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (€29) | €60 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (€4.08) | €9 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (€1.76) | €3.51 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (€1.57) | €3.52 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (€444) | €495 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (€0.03) | €0.12 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (€45) | €42 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (€0.97) | €7 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Germany
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