Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,511 KZT (₨441) | ₨370 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (₨309) | ₨294 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 798 KZT (₨140) | ₨143 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (₨59) | ₨52 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (₨82) | ₨73 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (₨117) | ₨36 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (₨240) | ₨227 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (₨101) | ₨140 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (₨32) | ₨31 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (₨50) | ₨132 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (₨639) | ₨773 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 438 KZT (₨77) | ₨85 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (₨23) | ₨36 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (₨38,642) | ₨33,366 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (₨25,130) | ₨19,918 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (₨3,396) | ₨4,363 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (₨28,421) | ₨19,026 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (₨17,996) | ₨12,499 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (₨2,544) | ₨3,334 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (₨763) | ₨676 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (₨19,395) | ₨29,555 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (₨6,645) | ₨10,444 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (₨556) | ₨411 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (₨758) | ₨211 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (₨3,645) | ₨2,314 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (₨2,528) | ₨2,579 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (₨6,054) | ₨3,601 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (₨5,934) | ₨2,719 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,651,570 KZT (₨1,167,149) | ₨918,724 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (₨30) | ₨80 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (₨1,041) | ₨1,164 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (₨420) | ₨100 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (₨310) | ₨212 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (₨918) | ₨624 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (₨216) | ₨316 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (₨165) | ₨161 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (₨165) | ₨254 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (₨63) | ₨140 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (₨110) | ₨68 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (₨433) | ₨239 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (₨1,259) | ₨1,175 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (₨462) | ₨473 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (₨2,379) | ₨1,631 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (₨2,600) | ₨1,624 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (₨354) | ₨568 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (₨157) | ₨193 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (₨136) | ₨191 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,566 KZT (₨39,580) | ₨36,202 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (₨11) | ₨5.27 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (₨3,979) | ₨1,577 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (₨87) | ₨271 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,426 prices entered by 2,187 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 8% more expensive than in India
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