- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,009 KZT (20 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,614 KZT (16 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 KZT (5.82 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 312 KZT (3.03 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 407 KZT (3.95 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 KZT (3.89 ₪) | 5.54 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,323 KZT (13 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 443 KZT (4.30 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 142 KZT (1.38 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 264 KZT (2.57 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,724 KZT (26 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 379 KZT (3.69 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 115 KZT (1.12 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,527 KZT (2,112 ₪) | 7,503 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,044 KZT (1,447 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,667 KZT (210 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 158,793 KZT (1,542 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 99,778 KZT (969 ₪) | 3,250 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 14,148 KZT (137 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,832 KZT (37 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (1,294 ₪) | 1,610 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,862 KZT (329 ₪) | 388 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (26 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,306 KZT (22 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 22,021 KZT (214 ₪) | 382 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,040 KZT (146 ₪) | 173 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,428 KZT (334 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,121 KZT (302 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,194,470 KZT (60,153 ₪) | 131,348 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (1.62 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,149 KZT (60 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,694 KZT (26 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,117 KZT (40 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (49 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (13 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (10 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 921 KZT (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 501 KZT (4.87 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 558 KZT (5.41 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (40 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,657 KZT (84 ₪) | 139 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,468 KZT (34 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (154 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,024 KZT (156 ₪) | 257 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (18 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,120 KZT (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (8 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (1,963 ₪) | 2,298 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 460 KZT (4.46 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 530% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,852 KZT (164 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (4.11 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00971
ILS
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,688 prices entered by 312 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 51% cheaper than in Israel
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