Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,240 KZT (₨427) | ₨388 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,582 KZT (₨302) | ₨280 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 761 KZT (₨145) | ₨141 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (₨61) | ₨52 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 447 KZT (₨85) | ₨72 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 KZT (₨142) | ₨37 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,428 KZT (₨272) | ₨214 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (₨85) | ₨140 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (₨29) | ₨28 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (₨57) | ₨127 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,732 KZT (₨521) | ₨825 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (₨75) | ₨84 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 KZT (₨28) | ₨35 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,558 KZT (₨47,805) | ₨31,240 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,122 KZT (₨27,497) | ₨20,049 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,937 KZT (₨4,376) | ₨4,200 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 168,535 KZT (₨32,155) | ₨23,452 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,996 KZT (₨19,460) | ₨13,724 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 KZT (₨1,908) | ₨3,236 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,621 KZT (₨882) | ₨743 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,898 KZT (₨21,922) | ₨30,584 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,540 KZT (₨6,399) | ₨10,522 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,938 KZT (₨751) | ₨379 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,087 KZT (₨589) | ₨325 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,850 KZT (₨4,169) | ₨2,357 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,410 KZT (₨2,559) | ₨2,578 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,362 KZT (₨7,128) | ₨3,785 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,502 KZT (₨6,392) | ₨2,828 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,902,750 KZT (₨1,126,202) | ₨934,597 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (₨32) | ₨76 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,583 KZT (₨1,065) | ₨1,219 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 KZT (₨572) | ₨106 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,067 KZT (₨776) | ₨211 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,472 KZT (₨1,044) | ₨975 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,275 KZT (₨243) | ₨248 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,418 KZT (₨270) | ₨173 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,022 KZT (₨195) | ₨242 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 576 KZT (₨110) | ₨152 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 718 KZT (₨137) | ₨69 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,221 KZT (₨805) | ₨243 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,344 KZT (₨1,592) | ₨1,179 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (₨572) | ₨467 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (₨6,678) | ₨1,718 | + 289% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,531 KZT (₨2,963) | ₨1,945 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,280 KZT (₨435) | ₨686 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 901 KZT (₨172) | ₨220 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (₨153) | ₨226 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 229,990 KZT (₨43,880) | ₨33,881 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (₨3.83) | ₨3.67 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,874 KZT (₨6,654) | ₨1,918 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 420 KZT (₨80) | ₨245 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,817 prices entered by 2,320 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 16% more expensive than in India
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