- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,160 KZT (₨432) | ₨382 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,568 KZT (₨313) | ₨267 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 687 KZT (₨137) | ₨144 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (₨64) | ₨51 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (₨80) | ₨71 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (₨85) | ₨45 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,396 KZT (₨279) | ₨196 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 466 KZT (₨93) | ₨135 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 153 KZT (₨31) | ₨25 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 209 KZT (₨42) | ₨118 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,830 KZT (₨565) | ₨801 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 KZT (₨78) | ₨80 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 KZT (₨23) | ₨31 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,944 KZT (₨42,339) | ₨31,109 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 148,183 KZT (₨29,602) | ₨20,941 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,533 KZT (₨4,102) | ₨4,350 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 144,397 KZT (₨28,845) | ₨24,211 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,530 KZT (₨19,483) | ₨14,600 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,457 KZT (₨2,289) | ₨3,911 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (₨760) | ₨880 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,353 KZT (₨23,443) | ₨34,089 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,762 KZT (₨6,545) | ₨10,464 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (₨596) | ₨381 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,200 KZT (₨839) | ₨533 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,028 KZT (₨3,801) | ₨2,429 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,338 KZT (₨2,864) | ₨2,784 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,958 KZT (₨6,384) | ₨3,680 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,803 KZT (₨6,553) | ₨2,914 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,764,280 KZT (₨1,151,494) | ₨862,751 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 158 KZT (₨32) | ₨75 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,278 KZT (₨1,054) | ₨1,296 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (₨448) | ₨115 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (₨719) | ₨287 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (₨999) | ₨1,267 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (₨228) | ₨231 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (₨186) | ₨175 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (₨198) | ₨216 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (₨86) | ₨137 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (₨125) | ₨69 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (₨816) | ₨272 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,958 KZT (₨2,189) | ₨1,130 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,462 KZT (₨692) | ₨465 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (₨2,301) | ₨1,795 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,160 KZT (₨3,628) | ₨1,805 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,988 KZT (₨397) | ₨666 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 987 KZT (₨197) | ₨183 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 KZT (₨180) | ₨203 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 235,717 KZT (₨47,088) | ₨38,910 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (₨2.60) | ₨34 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,524 KZT (₨4,300) | ₨1,855 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 397 KZT (₨79) | ₨239 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19976
INR
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,070 prices entered by 4,949 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is about the same as in India
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