- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,977 KZT (₨401) | ₨371 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,510 KZT (₨306) | ₨266 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 635 KZT (₨129) | ₨145 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 299 KZT (₨61) | ₨51 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 392 KZT (₨79) | ₨70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 407 KZT (₨82) | ₨50 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,406 KZT (₨285) | ₨197 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 409 KZT (₨83) | ₨134 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 151 KZT (₨31) | ₨25 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 212 KZT (₨43) | ₨117 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,017 KZT (₨612) | ₨799 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (₨74) | ₨80 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 112 KZT (₨23) | ₨32 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 225,254 KZT (₨45,684) | ₨31,375 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,227 KZT (₨30,265) | ₨20,875 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,529 KZT (₨4,569) | ₨4,438 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 137,367 KZT (₨27,860) | ₨25,715 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 93,145 KZT (₨18,891) | ₨14,688 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,878 KZT (₨2,409) | ₨3,752 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,410 KZT (₨894) | ₨897 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 114,717 KZT (₨23,266) | ₨34,563 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,494 KZT (₨6,793) | ₨10,916 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (₨605) | ₨371 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,423 KZT (₨694) | ₨571 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,571 KZT (₨3,766) | ₨2,431 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 16,203 KZT (₨3,286) | ₨2,704 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,408 KZT (₨6,573) | ₨3,705 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,212 KZT (₨6,939) | ₨2,927 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,026,510 KZT (₨1,222,251) | ₨860,112 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 KZT (₨31) | ₨74 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,388 KZT (₨1,093) | ₨1,322 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,390 KZT (₨485) | ₨128 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,502 KZT (₨508) | ₨277 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨1,014) | ₨1,208 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (₨232) | ₨224 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 628 KZT (₨127) | ₨180 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 879 KZT (₨178) | ₨221 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 433 KZT (₨88) | ₨143 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 416 KZT (₨84) | ₨70 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,389 KZT (₨687) | ₨291 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,904 KZT (₨1,806) | ₨1,163 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,969 KZT (₨602) | ₨461 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (₨2,336) | ₨1,845 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,185 KZT (₨3,688) | ₨1,960 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,870 KZT (₨379) | ₨677 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,017 KZT (₨206) | ₨188 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 903 KZT (₨183) | ₨212 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 213,539 KZT (₨43,308) | ₨39,085 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (₨2.74) | ₨59 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,893 KZT (₨4,440) | ₨1,871 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 378 KZT (₨77) | ₨234 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.20281
INR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,891 prices entered by 4,708 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India
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