- 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 | 2,211 KZT (₨424) | ₨386 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,599 KZT (₨307) | ₨267 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 KZT (₨121) | ₨144 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 325 KZT (₨62) | ₨51 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (₨77) | ₨71 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (₨82) | ₨42 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,450 KZT (₨278) | ₨196 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 470 KZT (₨90) | ₨136 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 157 KZT (₨30) | ₨24 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 220 KZT (₨42) | ₨119 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,097 KZT (₨594) | ₨816 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 388 KZT (₨74) | ₨81 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 113 KZT (₨22) | ₨31 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 222,257 KZT (₨42,656) | ₨31,019 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 155,655 KZT (₨29,873) | ₨21,062 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,997 KZT (₨3,838) | ₨4,345 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 156,900 KZT (₨30,112) | ₨25,474 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,657 KZT (₨19,510) | ₨14,705 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,046 KZT (₨2,504) | ₨3,762 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,864 KZT (₨742) | ₨864 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,681 KZT (₨20,474) | ₨34,016 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,466 KZT (₨5,847) | ₨10,383 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,850 KZT (₨739) | ₨389 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,537 KZT (₨679) | ₨498 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,094 KZT (₨4,240) | ₨2,426 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,714 KZT (₨3,016) | ₨2,757 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,666 KZT (₨6,845) | ₨3,719 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,040 KZT (₨6,725) | ₨2,934 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,213,410 KZT (₨1,192,477) | ₨858,204 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 KZT (₨31) | ₨76 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,444 KZT (₨1,045) | ₨1,287 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (₨431) | ₨116 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (₨691) | ₨289 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨960) | ₨1,375 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (₨219) | ₨238 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (₨179) | ₨181 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (₨190) | ₨221 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (₨83) | ₨136 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (₨120) | ₨68 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (₨784) | ₨273 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,974 KZT (₨2,106) | ₨1,195 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,513 KZT (₨674) | ₨466 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,000 KZT (₨3,263) | ₨1,803 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,635 KZT (₨3,384) | ₨1,824 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,913 KZT (₨367) | ₨643 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,027 KZT (₨197) | ₨189 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 KZT (₨169) | ₨204 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 234,063 KZT (₨44,921) | ₨38,632 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (₨2.49) | ₨29 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,924 KZT (₨4,016) | ₨1,875 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 401 KZT (₨77) | ₨246 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19192
INR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,209 prices entered by 4,911 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India
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