Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,383 KZT (¥645) | ¥975 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,695 KZT (¥458) | ¥718 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT (¥209) | ¥451 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 322 KZT (¥87) | ¥214 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 KZT (¥120) | ¥284 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 749 KZT (¥203) | ¥501 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,275 KZT (¥345) | ¥1,246 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT (¥155) | ¥640 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 KZT (¥50) | ¥381 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (¥82) | ¥252 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,705 KZT (¥1,002) | ¥1,640 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 430 KZT (¥116) | ¥221 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 122 KZT (¥33) | ¥253 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 234,322 KZT (¥63,380) | ¥182,340 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,502 KZT (¥39,356) | ¥111,342 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,055 KZT (¥5,154) | ¥15,746 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 171,653 KZT (¥46,429) | ¥127,445 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,964 KZT (¥30,284) | ¥86,552 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,270 KZT (¥4,130) | ¥11,000 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,980 KZT (¥1,077) | ¥3,746 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,255 KZT (¥29,822) | ¥39,892 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,115 KZT (¥9,498) | ¥8,365 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,605 KZT (¥975) | ¥740 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (¥902) | ¥2,216 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,613 KZT (¥5,305) | ¥6,528 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,219 KZT (¥3,575) | ¥4,644 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,134 KZT (¥8,692) | ¥7,685 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (¥8,563) | ¥13,013 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,481,360 KZT (¥1,753,090) | ¥2,936,380 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (¥45) | ¥138 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (¥1,482) | ¥9,348 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (¥697) | ¥1,406 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (¥792) | ¥929 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (¥1,330) | ¥8,740 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (¥360) | ¥554 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (¥262) | ¥669 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (¥279) | ¥516 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (¥129) | ¥191 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (¥186) | ¥238 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (¥756) | ¥2,573 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (¥1,761) | ¥3,363 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (¥795) | ¥3,583 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (¥10,088) | ¥16,766 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (¥3,720) | ¥6,023 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (¥526) | ¥809 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (¥224) | ¥500 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (¥193) | ¥491 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (¥60,939) | ¥47,822 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (¥9) | ¥26 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (¥6,287) | ¥8,220 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (¥127) | ¥491 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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