Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in United States is 125% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (8,847 KZT) | 3,535 KZT | + 150% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (4,875 KZT) | 2,948 KZT | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (2,566 KZT) | 1,231 KZT | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (479 KZT) | 640 KZT | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (2,044 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (2,051 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (3,280 KZT) | 2,279 KZT | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (1,996 KZT) | 579 KZT | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (997 KZT) | 230 KZT | + 334% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (1,358 KZT) | 387 KZT | + 251% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (7,127 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 87% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (1,320 KZT) | 746 KZT | + 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (1,254 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 348% | |
Housing | + 212% | |||
Housing in United States is 212% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (1,353,784 KZT) | 479,512 KZT | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (1,037,992 KZT) | 244,828 KZT | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (100,141 KZT) | 24,924 KZT | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (924,186 KZT) | 275,524 KZT | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (704,041 KZT) | 207,812 KZT | + 239% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (66,853 KZT) | 15,689 KZT | + 326% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (28,888 KZT) | 4,275 KZT | + 576% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (132,007 KZT) | 150,280 KZT | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (65,418 KZT) | 127,397 KZT | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (6,436 KZT) | 9,618 KZT | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (13,425 KZT) | 4,151 KZT | + 223% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (25,746 KZT) | 20,615 KZT | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (23,533 KZT) | 17,815 KZT | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (43,806 KZT) | 45,965 KZT | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (58,974 KZT) | 66,270 KZT | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 135% | |||
Transportation in United States is 135% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (12,795,912 KZT) | 14,851,400 KZT | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (443 KZT) | 257 KZT | + 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (33,228 KZT) | 5,657 KZT | + 487% | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 87% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (4,290 KZT) | 3,533 KZT | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (9,520 KZT) | 4,577 KZT | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (62,750 KZT) | 8,742 KZT | + 618% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (4,189 KZT) | 1,252 KZT | + 234% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (2,253 KZT) | 3,279 KZT | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,948 KZT) | 1,854 KZT | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (2,222 KZT) | 726 KZT | + 206% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (1,062 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (13,237 KZT) | 4,652 KZT | + 185% | |
Entertainment | + 107% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 107% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (25,781 KZT) | 11,971 KZT | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (13,397 KZT) | 4,581 KZT | + 192% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (93,027 KZT) | 16,414 KZT | + 467% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (44,589 KZT) | 23,135 KZT | + 93% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (6,570 KZT) | 2,785 KZT | + 136% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (2,508 KZT) | 1,650 KZT | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (3,269 KZT) | 1,215 KZT | + 169% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (227,912 KZT) | 382,786 KZT | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (166 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 564% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (29,818 KZT) | 18,939 KZT | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (4,591 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 441% | |
TOTAL | + 139% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,932 prices entered by 2,407 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 139% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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