Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,404 KZT (¥1,243) | ¥1,035 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,468 KZT (¥979) | ¥817 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,107 KZT (¥312) | ¥618 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 801 KZT (¥226) | ¥237 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 894 KZT (¥252) | ¥335 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,172 KZT (¥331) | ¥439 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,263 KZT (¥639) | ¥1,195 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 585 KZT (¥165) | ¥822 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 KZT (¥96) | ¥509 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 KZT (¥161) | ¥312 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (¥2,859) | ¥1,267 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,035 KZT (¥292) | ¥276 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 KZT (¥105) | ¥293 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 622,027 KZT (¥175,519) | ¥365,082 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,626 KZT (¥134,209) | ¥197,811 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (¥6,602) | ¥19,132 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (¥73,575) | ¥145,654 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (¥75,035) | ¥106,059 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (¥5,240) | ¥8,349 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (¥1,373) | ¥4,448 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (¥42,405) | ¥74,559 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181,705 KZT (¥51,272) | ¥25,414 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (¥4,685) | ¥1,338 | + 250% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (¥1,411) | ¥2,815 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,255 KZT (¥18,695) | ¥9,315 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,693 KZT (¥4,710) | ¥5,103 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 KZT (¥11,287) | ¥9,892 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (¥18,700) | ¥12,189 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (¥4,190,660) | ¥3,060,780 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 KZT (¥60) | ¥169 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,883 KZT (¥1,942) | ¥8,198 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,600 KZT (¥1,016) | ¥2,133 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (¥1,292) | ¥2,551 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (¥2,467) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (¥353) | ¥1,337 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (¥925) | ¥930 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (¥508) | ¥622 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (¥208) | ¥224 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (¥310) | ¥188 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (¥1,411) | ¥4,604 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,471 KZT (¥3,519) | ¥4,908 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,482 KZT (¥1,265) | ¥3,881 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (¥4,632) | ¥7,212 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (¥8,222) | ¥8,269 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (¥799) | ¥1,244 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (¥423) | ¥547 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,140 KZT (¥604) | ¥674 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (¥108,012) | ¥51,659 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (¥7) | ¥52 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,233 KZT (¥8,531) | ¥9,530 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 943 KZT (¥266) | ¥613 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 530 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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