Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (21 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (16 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (6 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (2.76 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (4.46 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (11 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (4.15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (1.62 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (2.19 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (15 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (4.21 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (1.03 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (2,432 ₪) | 7,829 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (1,956 ₪) | 5,718 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (252 ₪) | 737 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 195,212 KZT (1,571 ₪) | 5,142 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (1,096 ₪) | 4,030 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (458 ₪) | 395 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (32 ₪) | 75 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (1,235 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (447 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (32 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (39 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (126 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (129 ₪) | 187 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (188 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (258 ₪) | 516 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (75,144 ₪) | 140,987 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (1.47 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (62 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 78% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (5.26 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (13 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (40 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (5.24 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (7 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (3.39 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (2.10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (20 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (70 ₪) | 190 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (22 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (113 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (132 ₪) | 334 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (16 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (8 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (2,595 ₪) | 2,510 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (0.09 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (109 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (4.73 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00805
ILS
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 717 prices entered by 79 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Israel
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