Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,056 KZT (Rp 127,431) | Rp 55,068 | + 131% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,588 KZT (Rp 112,741) | Rp 58,183 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,014 KZT (Rp 31,868) | Rp 31,308 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 802 KZT (Rp 25,207) | Rp 23,300 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 884 KZT (Rp 27,788) | Rp 30,367 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,333 KZT (Rp 41,867) | Rp 14,479 | + 189% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,471 KZT (Rp 77,652) | Rp 67,619 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 612 KZT (Rp 19,231) | Rp 46,085 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 295 KZT (Rp 9,279) | Rp 20,806 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 595 KZT (Rp 18,693) | Rp 34,093 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (Rp 318,310) | Rp 344,694 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 949 KZT (Rp 29,832) | Rp 18,823 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 413 KZT (Rp 12,978) | Rp 14,432 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 552,301 KZT (Rp 17,352,993) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 422,190 KZT (Rp 13,264,977) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (Rp 735,115) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (Rp 8,192,401) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (Rp 8,354,966) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (Rp 583,506) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (Rp 152,918) | Rp 378,883 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (Rp 4,721,715) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 KZT (Rp 1,885,167) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (Rp 521,657) | Rp 91,402 | + 471% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (Rp 157,097) | Rp 80,207 | + 96% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55,265 KZT (Rp 1,736,402) | Rp 759,724 | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,070 KZT (Rp 410,652) | Rp 458,661 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (Rp 1,444,179) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (Rp 2,082,179) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 61% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (Rp 466,622,802) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 227 KZT (Rp 7,129) | Rp 12,334 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,162 KZT (Rp 193,602) | Rp 199,904 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (Rp 110,989) | Rp 22,456 | + 394% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (Rp 143,807) | Rp 96,147 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (Rp 274,675) | Rp 275,446 | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (Rp 39,351) | Rp 66,604 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (Rp 103,040) | Rp 26,592 | + 287% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (Rp 56,524) | Rp 33,023 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (Rp 23,174) | Rp 27,953 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (Rp 34,562) | Rp 12,305 | + 181% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (Rp 157,097) | Rp 84,361 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Kazakhstan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,278 KZT (Rp 260,103) | Rp 261,890 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,713 KZT (Rp 148,065) | Rp 104,570 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (Rp 515,713) | Rp 496,791 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (Rp 915,547) | Rp 379,769 | + 141% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (Rp 88,966) | Rp 149,637 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,388 KZT (Rp 43,621) | Rp 38,584 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,456 KZT (Rp 45,735) | Rp 50,891 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (Rp 12,026,925) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (Rp 785) | Rp 2,388 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (Rp 595,044) | Rp 433,566 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 855 KZT (Rp 26,862) | Rp 42,633 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
31.419
IDR
/
KZT
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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