- 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 | 2,169 KZT (¥667) | ¥1,062 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,615 KZT (¥496) | ¥694 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (¥185) | ¥441 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 316 KZT (¥97) | ¥200 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 398 KZT (¥122) | ¥293 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (¥114) | ¥754 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,318 KZT (¥405) | ¥924 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 456 KZT (¥140) | ¥653 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 152 KZT (¥47) | ¥401 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (¥76) | ¥280 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (¥790) | ¥1,689 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 363 KZT (¥112) | ¥199 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 118 KZT (¥36) | ¥196 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,574 KZT (¥65,020) | ¥210,700 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 151,916 KZT (¥46,686) | ¥121,994 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,922 KZT (¥6,737) | ¥21,223 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 164,912 KZT (¥50,680) | ¥113,438 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,737 KZT (¥31,573) | ¥71,567 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,876 KZT (¥4,264) | ¥12,789 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (¥1,210) | ¥3,965 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (¥33,094) | ¥55,558 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (¥10,475) | ¥18,276 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (¥898) | ¥711 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,129 KZT (¥962) | ¥2,062 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (¥6,289) | ¥7,354 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (¥4,658) | ¥4,823 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (¥10,407) | ¥8,419 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (¥9,797) | ¥14,523 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (¥1,855,505) | ¥2,587,360 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (¥52) | ¥144 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,447 KZT (¥1,981) | ¥11,257 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (¥714) | ¥1,278 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (¥1,200) | ¥1,019 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (¥1,537) | ¥3,562 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (¥404) | ¥612 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (¥307) | ¥680 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (¥292) | ¥455 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (¥141) | ¥144 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (¥158) | ¥229 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,335 KZT (¥1,332) | ¥3,114 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,125 KZT (¥3,112) | ¥4,326 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (¥1,046) | ¥3,385 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 KZT (¥3,073) | ¥14,181 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (¥5,338) | ¥8,294 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (¥577) | ¥964 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (¥338) | ¥479 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 868 KZT (¥267) | ¥586 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 209,267 KZT (¥64,311) | ¥49,094 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (¥8) | ¥56 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,447 KZT (¥6,284) | ¥10,897 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (¥130) | ¥468 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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