Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,240 KZT (Rp 81,169) | Rp 60,540 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,582 KZT (Rp 57,333) | Rp 50,907 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 761 KZT (Rp 27,561) | Rp 28,690 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (Rp 11,576) | Rp 19,092 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 447 KZT (Rp 16,193) | Rp 26,655 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 743 KZT (Rp 26,915) | Rp 15,384 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,428 KZT (Rp 51,747) | Rp 69,458 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 445 KZT (Rp 16,130) | Rp 39,530 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (Rp 5,511) | Rp 19,538 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (Rp 10,914) | Rp 30,210 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,732 KZT (Rp 99,000) | Rp 433,415 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 393 KZT (Rp 14,227) | Rp 16,020 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 146 KZT (Rp 5,301) | Rp 14,528 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 250,558 KZT (Rp 9,080,208) | Rp 12,571,500 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,122 KZT (Rp 5,222,974) | Rp 7,047,390 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,937 KZT (Rp 831,243) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 177,209 KZT (Rp 6,422,045) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 101,996 KZT (Rp 3,696,330) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 KZT (Rp 362,399) | Rp 660,848 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,621 KZT (Rp 167,475) | Rp 268,756 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 114,898 KZT (Rp 4,163,897) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,540 KZT (Rp 1,215,484) | Rp 1,371,860 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,938 KZT (Rp 142,706) | Rp 52,413 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,087 KZT (Rp 111,886) | Rp 51,166 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,850 KZT (Rp 791,846) | Rp 639,688 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,410 KZT (Rp 485,992) | Rp 563,796 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,362 KZT (Rp 1,354,004) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,502 KZT (Rp 1,214,125) | Rp 883,123 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,902,750 KZT (Rp 213,915,343) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (Rp 6,041) | Rp 9,271 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,583 KZT (Rp 202,321) | Rp 360,956 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 KZT (Rp 108,720) | Rp 30,366 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,067 KZT (Rp 147,403) | Rp 138,988 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,472 KZT (Rp 198,303) | Rp 257,547 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,275 KZT (Rp 46,206) | Rp 41,237 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,418 KZT (Rp 51,370) | Rp 24,297 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,022 KZT (Rp 37,025) | Rp 30,182 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 576 KZT (Rp 20,891) | Rp 19,131 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 718 KZT (Rp 26,036) | Rp 14,080 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,221 KZT (Rp 152,963) | Rp 66,998 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,344 KZT (Rp 302,384) | Rp 196,329 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 KZT (Rp 108,720) | Rp 104,111 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,000 KZT (Rp 1,268,398) | Rp 374,374 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,531 KZT (Rp 562,846) | Rp 433,102 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,280 KZT (Rp 82,626) | Rp 128,455 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 901 KZT (Rp 32,670) | Rp 46,128 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (Rp 29,108) | Rp 51,877 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 229,990 KZT (Rp 8,334,825) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 KZT (Rp 727) | Rp 1,242 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,874 KZT (Rp 1,263,814) | Rp 501,792 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 431 KZT (Rp 15,607) | Rp 23,371 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
36.240
IDR
/
KZT
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia
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