- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,160 KZT (23 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,568 KZT (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 687 KZT (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 319 KZT (3.39 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (4.26 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 427 KZT (4.53 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,396 KZT (15 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 466 KZT (4.95 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 153 KZT (1.63 ₪) | 4.88 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 209 KZT (2.22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,830 KZT (30 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 393 KZT (4.16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 116 KZT (1.23 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,944 KZT (2,247 ₪) | 8,106 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 148,183 KZT (1,571 ₪) | 5,829 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,533 KZT (218 ₪) | 598 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 144,397 KZT (1,531 ₪) | 4,900 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,530 KZT (1,034 ₪) | 3,618 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,457 KZT (121 ₪) | 470 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,805 KZT (40 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 117,353 KZT (1,244 ₪) | 1,969 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,762 KZT (347 ₪) | 404 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (32 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,200 KZT (45 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 19,028 KZT (202 ₪) | 358 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,338 KZT (152 ₪) | 194 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,958 KZT (339 ₪) | 424 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,803 KZT (348 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,764,280 KZT (61,124 ₪) | 134,665 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 158 KZT (1.67 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,278 KZT (56 ₪) | 235 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,245 KZT (24 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,600 KZT (38 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (53 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (12 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 930 KZT (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 990 KZT (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 430 KZT (4.56 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 626 KZT (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,084 KZT (43 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,958 KZT (116 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,462 KZT (37 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (122 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,160 KZT (193 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,988 KZT (21 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 987 KZT (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 KZT (10 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 235,717 KZT (2,500 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 KZT (0.14 ₪) | 0.92 ₪ | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,524 KZT (228 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 397 KZT (4.21 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01060
ILS
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,597 prices entered by 399 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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