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Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,121 KZT (¥625) | ¥1,034 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,606 KZT (¥473) | ¥720 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 676 KZT (¥199) | ¥464 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 318 KZT (¥94) | ¥200 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 424 KZT (¥125) | ¥271 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 495 KZT (¥146) | ¥640 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,255 KZT (¥370) | ¥915 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 442 KZT (¥130) | ¥613 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 141 KZT (¥42) | ¥420 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (¥90) | ¥267 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,542 KZT (¥749) | ¥1,604 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 355 KZT (¥105) | ¥209 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 131 KZT (¥39) | ¥200 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 219,560 KZT (¥64,680) | ¥256,284 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 138,142 KZT (¥40,695) | ¥116,029 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,869 KZT (¥6,148) | ¥23,252 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 172,226 KZT (¥50,736) | ¥120,733 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,153 KZT (¥28,031) | ¥82,119 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 12,270 KZT (¥3,614) | ¥11,573 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,190 KZT (¥1,234) | ¥4,112 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,212 KZT (¥39,243) | ¥63,696 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,440 KZT (¥8,673) | ¥16,934 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,697 KZT (¥795) | ¥730 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,274 KZT (¥670) | ¥1,567 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,475 KZT (¥5,148) | ¥5,970 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,988 KZT (¥4,415) | ¥3,940 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,265 KZT (¥9,799) | ¥8,357 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 36,319 KZT (¥10,699) | ¥12,795 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,913,570 KZT (¥2,036,657) | ¥2,848,210 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 KZT (¥50) | ¥147 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,122 KZT (¥1,803) | ¥12,471 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,929 KZT (¥568) | ¥1,279 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,252 KZT (¥1,253) | ¥1,179 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (¥1,473) | ¥5,268 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (¥387) | ¥643 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (¥295) | ¥726 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 868 KZT (¥256) | ¥490 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 469 KZT (¥138) | ¥144 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 547 KZT (¥161) | ¥208 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,758 KZT (¥1,107) | ¥2,754 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,895 KZT (¥2,620) | ¥4,233 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,852 KZT (¥840) | ¥3,266 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (¥4,675) | ¥10,578 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,623 KZT (¥4,308) | ¥8,596 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,943 KZT (¥572) | ¥947 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 989 KZT (¥291) | ¥488 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 803 KZT (¥237) | ¥533 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (¥59,564) | ¥56,871 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 KZT (¥7) | ¥57 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,543 KZT (¥5,463) | ¥9,818 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 425 KZT (¥125) | ¥464 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,348 prices entered by 370 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan
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