Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (¥767) | ¥1,145 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (¥585) | ¥719 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (¥225) | ¥437 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (¥101) | ¥211 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (¥164) | ¥282 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (¥221) | ¥815 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (¥389) | ¥951 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (¥153) | ¥984 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (¥60) | ¥421 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (¥81) | ¥268 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (¥558) | ¥1,770 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (¥155) | ¥217 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (¥38) | ¥225 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (¥89,368) | ¥194,768 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (¥71,850) | ¥126,641 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (¥9,260) | ¥21,178 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT (¥52,960) | ¥142,258 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (¥40,256) | ¥80,836 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (¥16,834) | ¥13,643 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (¥1,171) | ¥3,988 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (¥45,372) | ¥59,521 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (¥16,439) | ¥17,809 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (¥1,160) | ¥665 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (¥1,426) | ¥2,700 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (¥4,641) | ¥7,941 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (¥4,739) | ¥4,162 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (¥6,908) | ¥7,471 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (¥9,464) | ¥15,388 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (¥2,760,795) | ¥2,576,380 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (¥54) | ¥161 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (¥2,266) | ¥16,725 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (¥193) | ¥1,370 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (¥472) | ¥1,955 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (¥1,469) | ¥3,523 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (¥651) | ¥2,205 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (¥192) | ¥648 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (¥240) | ¥409 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (¥124) | ¥143 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (¥77) | ¥184 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (¥749) | ¥3,583 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (¥2,556) | ¥4,280 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (¥813) | ¥3,593 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (¥4,140) | ¥20,657 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (¥4,835) | ¥6,242 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (¥591) | ¥1,034 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (¥326) | ¥533 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (¥284) | ¥526 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (¥95,341) | ¥58,872 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (¥3) | ¥41 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (¥4,005) | ¥11,178 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (¥174) | ¥554 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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