Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (29 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (24 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (5.24 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (4.74 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (1.88 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (3.17 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (31 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (2.29 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | - 59% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (3,924 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (2,004 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (204 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (2,255 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (1,701 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (128 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (35 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (1,230 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (1,043 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (79 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (34 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (169 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (146 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (376 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (542 ₪) | 486 ₪ | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (121,545 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (2.11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (46 ₪) | 224 ₪ | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (29 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (37 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (72 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (10 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (27 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (5.94 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (7 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (38 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (98 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (37 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (134 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (189 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (23 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (3,133 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (0.20 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (155 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (7 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,129 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00818
ILS
/
KZT
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 48% cheaper than in Israel
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