Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,443 KZT (Q45) | Q78 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,754 KZT (Q32) | Q44 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 815 KZT (Q15) | Q22 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (Q6) | Q12 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 463 KZT (Q9) | Q16 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 672 KZT (Q12) | Q8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (Q25) | Q30 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 580 KZT (Q11) | Q14 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (Q3.40) | Q11 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 288 KZT (Q5.33) | Q12 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (Q67) | Q97 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 437 KZT (Q8) | Q15 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132 KZT (Q2.44) | Q8 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 224,420 KZT (Q4,150) | Q6,545 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,801 KZT (Q2,696) | Q3,554 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (Q358) | Q468 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (Q2,995) | Q4,469 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (Q1,896) | Q2,240 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (Q268) | Q280 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,454 KZT (Q82) | Q266 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 109,606 KZT (Q2,027) | Q3,055 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,576 KZT (Q695) | Q683 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (Q59) | Q64 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (Q80) | Q21 | + 272% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (Q384) | Q460 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,545 KZT (Q269) | Q264 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (Q638) | Q725 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (Q625) | Q777 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (Q122,991) | Q138,741 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (Q3.13) | Q6 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,021 KZT (Q111) | Q98 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (Q44) | Q44 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,206 KZT (Q41) | Q124 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (Q97) | Q233 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (Q23) | Q48 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (Q17) | Q34 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (Q17) | Q47 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 441 KZT (Q8) | Q16 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (Q12) | Q17 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (Q46) | Q74 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,189 KZT (Q133) | Q151 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,794 KZT (Q52) | Q83 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (Q251) | Q196 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (Q274) | Q401 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,072 KZT (Q38) | Q61 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (Q17) | Q34 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 799 KZT (Q15) | Q31 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (Q4,171) | Q5,407 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (Q0.26) | Q1.28 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (Q419) | Q353 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 493 KZT (Q9) | Q34 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01849
GTQ
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,043 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 30% cheaper than in Guatemala
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