Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Iceland
Currency:
Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 73% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (1,074 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (895 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (374 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (194 kr) | 236 kr | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (285 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (344 kr) | 666 kr | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (692 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (176 kr) | 399 kr | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (70 kr) | 468 kr | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (117 kr) | 699 kr | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (1,157 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (227 kr) | 396 kr | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (85 kr) | 589 kr | - 86% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (145,637 kr) | 337,107 kr | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (74,359 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (7,570 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (83,682 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (63,117 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (4,765 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (1,298 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (45,643 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (38,693 kr) | 24,394 kr | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (2,921 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (1,261 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (6,261 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (5,411 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (13,960 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (20,128 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (4,510,670 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (78 kr) | 313 kr | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (1,718 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 55% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (1,073 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (1,390 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (2,655 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (380 kr) | 750 kr | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (996 kr) | 665 kr | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (563 kr) | 948 kr | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (221 kr) | 863 kr | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (272 kr) | 577 kr | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (1,413 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Kazakhstan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (3,636 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (1,391 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (4,985 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (7,027 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (846 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (501 kr) | 697 kr | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (369 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (116,260 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (8 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (5,752 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (258 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 654 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 72% cheaper than in Iceland
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