Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT (¥675) | ¥981 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (¥449) | ¥700 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (¥202) | ¥414 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (¥86) | ¥205 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (¥120) | ¥251 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (¥171) | ¥655 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (¥350) | ¥964 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (¥147) | ¥741 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (¥47) | ¥391 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (¥73) | ¥300 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (¥931) | ¥1,420 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (¥112) | ¥178 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (¥33) | ¥217 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 74% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (¥56,262) | ¥299,320 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (¥36,589) | ¥164,446 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (¥4,944) | ¥21,056 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (¥41,380) | ¥150,152 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (¥26,201) | ¥78,123 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (¥3,703) | ¥11,902 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (¥1,110) | ¥4,118 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (¥28,239) | ¥70,060 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (¥9,675) | ¥12,705 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (¥810) | ¥794 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (¥1,103) | ¥2,406 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (¥5,306) | ¥7,319 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (¥3,681) | ¥4,417 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (¥8,814) | ¥8,375 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (¥8,640) | ¥13,139 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (¥1,670,512) | ¥2,627,120 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (¥43) | ¥135 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (¥1,516) | ¥10,272 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (¥612) | ¥1,148 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (¥451) | ¥1,229 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (¥1,337) | ¥5,176 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (¥314) | ¥803 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (¥240) | ¥611 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (¥241) | ¥528 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (¥92) | ¥152 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (¥160) | ¥258 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (¥631) | ¥3,156 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (¥1,833) | ¥3,672 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (¥672) | ¥3,638 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (¥3,463) | ¥16,372 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (¥3,786) | ¥6,066 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (¥516) | ¥1,131 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (¥229) | ¥435 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (¥198) | ¥548 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 224,872 KZT (¥57,450) | ¥55,862 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (¥16) | ¥53 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (¥5,793) | ¥9,625 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (¥127) | ¥530 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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