Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT (₨474) | ₨376 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT (₨572) | ₨331 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT (₨187) | ₨167 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT (₨102) | ₨58 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 880 KZT (₨164) | ₨91 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT (₨229) | ₨38 | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT (₨445) | ₨248 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT (₨109) | ₨153 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT (₨46) | ₨31 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT (₨81) | ₨171 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT (₨662) | ₨788 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (₨139) | ₨91 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT (₨49) | ₨37 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT (₨77,399) | ₨37,186 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT (₨42,964) | ₨23,125 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (₨8,341) | ₨5,799 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT (₨60,197) | ₨25,043 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT (₨38,191) | ₨16,133 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (₨9,508) | ₨6,512 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (₨915) | ₨622 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (₨39,491) | ₨30,817 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (₨8,301) | ₨11,976 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (₨1,429) | ₨538 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (₨380) | ₨425 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (₨5,863) | ₨2,477 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (₨6,071) | ₨2,797 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT (₨7,512) | ₨4,303 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (₨11,144) | ₨3,087 | + 261% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT (₨1,380,656) | ₨1,248,440 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT (₨39) | ₨104 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT (₨1,032) | ₨1,115 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (₨370) | ₨144 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (₨939) | ₨241 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT (₨1,053) | ₨891 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (₨500) | ₨413 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (₨320) | ₨226 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT (₨352) | ₨274 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (₨197) | ₨170 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (₨147) | ₨96 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (₨692) | ₨309 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT (₨1,513) | ₨1,438 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT (₨503) | ₨603 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT (₨5,512) | ₨1,419 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT (₨4,269) | ₨1,942 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT (₨811) | ₨733 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (₨271) | ₨229 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT (₨185) | ₨183 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (₨80,308) | ₨50,214 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (₨11) | ₨1.43 | + 657% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT (₨1,956) | ₨1,560 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (₨131) | ₨267 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,264 prices entered by 1,290 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 42% more expensive than in India
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