Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 163% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (9,102 KZT) | 3,270 KZT | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (4,901 KZT) | 2,851 KZT | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 (2,733 KZT) | 1,190 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (514 KZT) | 557 KZT | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.99 (2,369 KZT) | 762 KZT | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (2,211 KZT) | 861 KZT | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (3,316 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (2,164 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (1,126 KZT) | 237 KZT | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (1,650 KZT) | 414 KZT | + 298% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (7,751 KZT) | 3,984 KZT | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (1,378 KZT) | 746 KZT | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (1,354 KZT) | 202 KZT | + 571% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in United States is 195% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,765 (1,311,582 KZT) | 409,895 KZT | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,113 (1,002,276 KZT) | 296,636 KZT | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (105,814 KZT) | 44,686 KZT | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,936 (918,452 KZT) | 306,075 KZT | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,468 (696,166 KZT) | 200,702 KZT | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (71,623 KZT) | 50,941 KZT | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (29,042 KZT) | 4,904 KZT | + 492% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (138,549 KZT) | 228,231 KZT | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (67,236 KZT) | 45,911 KZT | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (6,600 KZT) | 7,655 KZT | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (15,285 KZT) | 6,855 KZT | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (26,344 KZT) | 31,961 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (22,966 KZT) | 20,214 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (45,177 KZT) | 40,854 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (59,058 KZT) | 54,806 KZT | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 246% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 246% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,572 (13,078,302 KZT) | 7,187,610 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (487 KZT) | 228 KZT | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (37,805 KZT) | 5,040 KZT | + 650% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 197% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (4,099 KZT) | 811 KZT | + 405% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (11,215 KZT) | 5,029 KZT | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (73,107 KZT) | 5,611 KZT | + 1203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (4,212 KZT) | 1,065 KZT | + 296% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (2,318 KZT) | 1,716 KZT | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,273 KZT) | 1,782 KZT | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (2,331 KZT) | 738 KZT | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (1,044 KZT) | 622 KZT | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (13,691 KZT) | 4,592 KZT | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 93% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (26,943 KZT) | 11,771 KZT | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (13,405 KZT) | 3,226 KZT | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (110,877 KZT) | 20,079 KZT | + 452% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (44,711 KZT) | 21,105 KZT | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (6,693 KZT) | 2,828 KZT | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (2,618 KZT) | 1,414 KZT | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (3,116 KZT) | 1,154 KZT | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $549 (260,327 KZT) | 430,248 KZT | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (94 KZT) | 58 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (27,553 KZT) | 10,470 KZT | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (4,846 KZT) | 808 KZT | + 500% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,269 prices entered by 2,813 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in United States is 169% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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