- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,981 KZT (₨385) | ₨420 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (₨312) | ₨267 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (₨117) | ₨142 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (₨61) | ₨52 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (₨78) | ₨71 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (₨72) | ₨39 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (₨258) | ₨201 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (₨86) | ₨139 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (₨28) | ₨25 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (₨48) | ₨122 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (₨500) | ₨830 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (₨71) | ₨82 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (₨23) | ₨33 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (₨42,779) | ₨30,880 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (₨29,338) | ₨21,220 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (₨4,176) | ₨4,520 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 166,505 KZT (₨32,371) | ₨24,691 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 101,522 KZT (₨19,738) | ₨15,583 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (₨2,673) | ₨3,830 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (₨765) | ₨824 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (₨20,936) | ₨33,684 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (₨6,627) | ₨10,650 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (₨568) | ₨380 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (₨571) | ₨551 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (₨3,979) | ₨2,411 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (₨2,947) | ₨2,667 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (₨6,584) | ₨3,749 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (₨6,198) | ₨2,910 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (₨1,173,849) | ₨878,319 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (₨33) | ₨78 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,308 KZT (₨1,226) | ₨1,347 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (₨452) | ₨137 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (₨759) | ₨285 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨972) | ₨1,553 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (₨256) | ₨257 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (₨194) | ₨178 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (₨185) | ₨225 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (₨89) | ₨135 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (₨100) | ₨72 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (₨810) | ₨277 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (₨1,913) | ₨1,190 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (₨662) | ₨472 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,371 KZT (₨2,016) | ₨1,972 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (₨3,377) | ₨1,765 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (₨365) | ₨618 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (₨214) | ₨195 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (₨165) | ₨208 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (₨39,310) | ₨38,823 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (₨4.86) | ₨58 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (₨3,697) | ₨1,881 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (₨82) | ₨252 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,444 prices entered by 4,647 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 8% cheaper than in India
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