Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,502 KZT (Rp 81,497) | Rp 59,962 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,057 KZT (Rp 67,006) | Rp 55,395 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 943 KZT (Rp 30,713) | Rp 27,371 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 478 KZT (Rp 15,570) | Rp 20,165 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 767 KZT (Rp 24,996) | Rp 26,969 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 856 KZT (Rp 27,882) | Rp 17,108 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,290 KZT (Rp 74,614) | Rp 50,021 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 478 KZT (Rp 15,587) | Rp 42,079 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 204 KZT (Rp 6,642) | Rp 22,926 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 356 KZT (Rp 11,586) | Rp 35,271 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,714 KZT (Rp 88,413) | Rp 302,386 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 643 KZT (Rp 20,950) | Rp 19,961 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 174 KZT (Rp 5,682) | Rp 18,941 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 390,959 KZT (Rp 12,735,842) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 223,202 KZT (Rp 7,271,006) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 39,366 KZT (Rp 1,282,376) | Rp 871,567 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 254,854 KZT (Rp 8,302,099) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 170,809 KZT (Rp 5,564,257) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,601 KZT (Rp 1,974,129) | Rp 532,882 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,595 KZT (Rp 149,684) | Rp 345,070 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 203,244 KZT (Rp 6,620,857) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 49,137 KZT (Rp 1,600,682) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,757 KZT (Rp 220,131) | Rp 70,816 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,075 KZT (Rp 132,739) | Rp 78,155 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 27,721 KZT (Rp 903,030) | Rp 560,382 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,067 KZT (Rp 653,691) | Rp 442,949 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,331 KZT (Rp 1,053,205) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,038 KZT (Rp 1,923,216) | Rp 1,398,430 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,045,710 KZT (Rp 294,672,160) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 KZT (Rp 6,139) | Rp 11,374 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,486 KZT (Rp 211,301) | Rp 190,182 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 568 KZT (Rp 18,493) | Rp 36,367 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,336 KZT (Rp 43,535) | Rp 60,467 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,516 KZT (Rp 212,257) | Rp 332,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,517 KZT (Rp 49,432) | Rp 67,999 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,132 KZT (Rp 36,880) | Rp 22,412 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,172 KZT (Rp 38,179) | Rp 34,558 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 625 KZT (Rp 20,358) | Rp 30,035 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 KZT (Rp 13,207) | Rp 15,580 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,113 KZT (Rp 101,395) | Rp 88,350 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,228 KZT (Rp 268,019) | Rp 213,417 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,084 KZT (Rp 100,460) | Rp 110,240 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,805 KZT (Rp 514,875) | Rp 300,249 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,765 KZT (Rp 643,853) | Rp 490,881 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,046 KZT (Rp 66,656) | Rp 92,882 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,312 KZT (Rp 42,731) | Rp 39,821 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,109 KZT (Rp 36,128) | Rp 44,788 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,504 KZT (Rp 10,505,859) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 51 KZT (Rp 1,673) | Rp 1,816 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,764 KZT (Rp 415,796) | Rp 585,606 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 625 KZT (Rp 20,359) | Rp 36,785 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,017 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
32.576
IDR
/
KZT
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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