- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,977 KZT (¥652) | ¥1,023 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,510 KZT (¥498) | ¥664 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 635 KZT (¥209) | ¥508 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 299 KZT (¥99) | ¥209 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 392 KZT (¥129) | ¥313 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 407 KZT (¥134) | ¥840 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,406 KZT (¥463) | ¥993 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 409 KZT (¥135) | ¥737 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 151 KZT (¥50) | ¥374 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 212 KZT (¥70) | ¥281 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,017 KZT (¥995) | ¥1,567 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (¥120) | ¥199 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 112 KZT (¥37) | ¥219 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 225,254 KZT (¥74,247) | ¥236,807 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,227 KZT (¥49,187) | ¥145,771 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,529 KZT (¥7,426) | ¥19,576 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 137,367 KZT (¥45,278) | ¥131,782 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 93,145 KZT (¥30,702) | ¥96,756 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,878 KZT (¥3,915) | ¥13,322 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,410 KZT (¥1,454) | ¥4,129 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 114,717 KZT (¥37,812) | ¥57,750 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,494 KZT (¥11,040) | ¥16,804 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,983 KZT (¥983) | ¥789 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,423 KZT (¥1,128) | ¥2,771 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,571 KZT (¥6,121) | ¥7,450 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 16,203 KZT (¥5,341) | ¥3,966 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,408 KZT (¥10,682) | ¥8,369 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,212 KZT (¥11,277) | ¥12,345 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,026,510 KZT (¥1,986,416) | ¥2,446,840 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 153 KZT (¥50) | ¥134 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,388 KZT (¥1,776) | ¥9,514 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,390 KZT (¥788) | ¥1,139 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,502 KZT (¥825) | ¥998 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (¥1,648) | ¥3,785 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,143 KZT (¥377) | ¥462 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 628 KZT (¥207) | ¥616 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 879 KZT (¥290) | ¥489 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 433 KZT (¥143) | ¥116 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 416 KZT (¥137) | ¥242 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,389 KZT (¥1,117) | ¥3,584 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,904 KZT (¥2,935) | ¥4,556 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,969 KZT (¥979) | ¥3,469 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 11,519 KZT (¥3,797) | ¥10,390 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 18,185 KZT (¥5,994) | ¥7,389 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,870 KZT (¥616) | ¥959 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,017 KZT (¥335) | ¥465 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 903 KZT (¥298) | ¥561 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 213,539 KZT (¥70,385) | ¥53,175 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT (¥4) | ¥52 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,893 KZT (¥7,216) | ¥10,820 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 378 KZT (¥125) | ¥527 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.32961
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,156 prices entered by 478 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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