Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (₨464) | ₨336 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (₨354) | ₨294 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (₨136) | ₨163 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (₨61) | ₨54 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (₨99) | ₨83 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (₨133) | ₨40 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (₨235) | ₨216 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (₨92) | ₨152 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (₨36) | ₨29 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (₨49) | ₨148 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (₨337) | ₨766 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (₨93) | ₨88 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (₨23) | ₨35 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (₨54,019) | ₨30,707 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (₨43,430) | ₨20,031 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (₨5,597) | ₨4,413 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT (₨32,012) | ₨22,933 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (₨24,333) | ₨14,192 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (₨10,175) | ₨3,664 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (₨708) | ₨511 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (₨27,425) | ₨29,219 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (₨9,936) | ₨12,383 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (₨701) | ₨416 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (₨862) | ₨320 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (₨2,805) | ₨2,328 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (₨2,865) | ₨2,564 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (₨4,176) | ₨3,571 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (₨5,721) | ₨3,002 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| 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 | 9,335,900 KZT (₨1,668,769) | ₨980,422 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (₨33) | ₨107 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (₨1,370) | ₨1,414 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (₨117) | ₨140 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (₨285) | ₨303 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (₨888) | ₨1,443 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (₨393) | ₨402 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (₨116) | ₨190 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (₨145) | ₨248 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (₨75) | ₨152 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (₨47) | ₨72 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (₨453) | ₨373 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kazakhstan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (₨1,545) | ₨1,405 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (₨491) | ₨592 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (₨2,502) | ₨1,517 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (₨2,923) | ₨2,140 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (₨357) | ₨607 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (₨197) | ₨229 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (₨172) | ₨173 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (₨57,629) | ₨46,652 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (₨2.06) | ₨1.29 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (₨2,421) | ₨1,540 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (₨105) | ₨247 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 16% more expensive than in India
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