- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,169 KZT (₨439) | ₨421 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 KZT (₨326) | ₨266 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (₨121) | ₨143 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (₨64) | ₨52 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 398 KZT (₨80) | ₨72 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (₨75) | ₨41 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,318 KZT (₨266) | ₨202 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 456 KZT (₨92) | ₨138 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (₨31) | ₨25 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (₨50) | ₨120 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (₨520) | ₨819 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (₨73) | ₨82 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (₨24) | ₨32 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (₨42,775) | ₨31,052 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 151,916 KZT (₨30,714) | ₨21,450 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (₨4,432) | ₨4,341 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 164,912 KZT (₨33,341) | ₨25,423 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,737 KZT (₨20,771) | ₨15,781 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (₨2,805) | ₨3,687 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (₨796) | ₨840 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (₨21,772) | ₨33,561 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (₨6,891) | ₨10,390 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (₨591) | ₨379 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (₨633) | ₨536 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (₨4,138) | ₨2,386 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (₨3,065) | ₨2,710 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (₨6,847) | ₨3,680 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (₨6,445) | ₨2,903 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 3% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (₨1,220,697) | ₨876,432 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (₨34) | ₨77 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,447 KZT (₨1,303) | ₨1,304 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (₨470) | ₨132 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (₨790) | ₨290 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨1,011) | ₨1,525 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (₨266) | ₨251 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (₨202) | ₨176 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (₨192) | ₨223 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (₨93) | ₨135 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (₨104) | ₨69 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (₨876) | ₨322 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,125 KZT (₨2,047) | ₨1,209 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (₨688) | ₨471 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (₨2,022) | ₨1,936 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (₨3,512) | ₨1,816 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (₨379) | ₨622 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (₨222) | ₨191 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (₨176) | ₨205 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (₨42,309) | ₨38,905 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (₨5.06) | ₨54 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,447 KZT (₨4,134) | ₨1,870 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (₨85) | ₨248 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,186 prices entered by 4,811 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India
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