Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (₨651) | ₨417 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (₨543) | ₨340 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (₨227) | ₨168 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (₨118) | ₨60 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (₨173) | ₨87 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (₨209) | ₨47 | + 340% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (₨420) | ₨243 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (₨107) | ₨182 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (₨42) | ₨32 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (₨71) | ₨155 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (₨702) | ₨912 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (₨138) | ₨88 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (₨52) | ₨39 | + 32% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (₨88,367) | ₨46,457 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (₨45,118) | ₨26,696 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (₨4,593) | ₨4,673 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (₨50,775) | ₨26,601 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (₨38,297) | ₨14,895 | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (₨2,891) | ₨4,065 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (₨788) | ₨595 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (₨27,694) | ₨29,913 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (₨23,477) | ₨10,503 | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (₨1,773) | ₨455 | + 290% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (₨765) | ₨647 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (₨3,799) | ₨2,412 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (₨3,283) | ₨2,912 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (₨8,471) | ₨4,109 | + 106% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (₨12,213) | ₨2,950 | + 314% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India | ||||
Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (₨2,736,885) | ₨1,910,150 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (₨47) | ₨102 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (₨1,042) | ₨1,062 | - 2% | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (₨651) | ₨140 | + 366% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (₨843) | ₨241 | + 250% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (₨1,611) | ₨953 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (₨231) | ₨386 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (₨604) | ₨200 | + 203% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (₨342) | ₨294 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (₨134) | ₨155 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (₨165) | ₨86 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (₨857) | ₨275 | + 212% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (₨2,206) | ₨1,451 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (₨844) | ₨688 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (₨3,025) | ₨1,587 | + 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (₨4,263) | ₨2,125 | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (₨513) | ₨625 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (₨304) | ₨191 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (₨224) | ₨188 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (₨70,542) | ₨47,373 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (₨4.61) | ₨1.67 | + 176% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (₨3,490) | ₨1,611 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (₨157) | ₨289 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,835 prices entered by 1,091 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 42% more expensive than in India
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