Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT (¥788) | ¥1,025 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT (¥952) | ¥723 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT (¥311) | ¥519 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT (¥170) | ¥197 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 933 KZT (¥290) | ¥316 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT (¥381) | ¥629 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT (¥740) | ¥962 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT (¥181) | ¥902 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT (¥76) | ¥574 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT (¥136) | ¥285 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT (¥1,102) | ¥1,208 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (¥232) | ¥184 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT (¥82) | ¥206 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT (¥128,833) | ¥326,267 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT (¥71,515) | ¥171,772 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (¥13,884) | ¥28,488 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT (¥100,201) | ¥157,603 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT (¥63,570) | ¥82,713 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (¥15,827) | ¥24,082 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (¥1,524) | ¥4,699 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (¥65,733) | ¥47,482 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (¥13,818) | ¥32,093 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (¥2,378) | ¥1,313 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (¥633) | ¥1,878 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (¥9,759) | ¥6,136 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (¥10,105) | ¥5,199 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT (¥12,504) | ¥8,989 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (¥18,549) | ¥13,588 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT (¥2,298,151) | ¥2,700,660 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT (¥65) | ¥165 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT (¥1,718) | ¥10,143 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (¥616) | ¥2,497 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (¥1,562) | ¥1,967 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT (¥1,752) | ¥5,380 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (¥832) | ¥650 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (¥533) | ¥938 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT (¥586) | ¥702 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (¥328) | ¥218 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (¥244) | ¥216 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (¥1,153) | ¥3,927 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT (¥2,518) | ¥4,141 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT (¥837) | ¥3,600 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT (¥9,175) | ¥4,000 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT (¥7,106) | ¥5,993 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT (¥1,350) | ¥984 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (¥452) | ¥472 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT (¥309) | ¥575 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (¥133,675) | ¥101,122 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT (¥3,256) | ¥9,280 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (¥219) | ¥592 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,238 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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