- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 193% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,336 KZT) | 2,009 KZT | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,880 KZT) | 1,598 KZT | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (1,710 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (336 KZT) | 312 KZT | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (1,204 KZT) | 407 KZT | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (1,507 KZT) | 401 KZT | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,374 KZT) | 1,323 KZT | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (1,258 KZT) | 443 KZT | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (609 KZT) | 142 KZT | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 (1,373 KZT) | 264 KZT | + 419% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,629 KZT) | 2,724 KZT | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (727 KZT) | 379 KZT | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (804 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 599% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in United States is 259% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (773,340 KZT) | 217,527 KZT | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,576 (595,653 KZT) | 149,044 KZT | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (66,703 KZT) | 21,667 KZT | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (599,607 KZT) | 158,793 KZT | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,129 (426,943 KZT) | 99,778 KZT | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (44,826 KZT) | 14,148 KZT | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (18,168 KZT) | 3,832 KZT | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (123,975 KZT) | 133,212 KZT | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (45,411 KZT) | 33,862 KZT | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,069 KZT) | 2,697 KZT | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (8,597 KZT) | 2,306 KZT | + 273% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (17,908 KZT) | 22,021 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (16,896 KZT) | 15,040 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (32,342 KZT) | 34,428 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (43,385 KZT) | 31,121 KZT | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 175% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,381 (8,460,053 KZT) | 6,194,470 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (293 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (32,102 KZT) | 6,149 KZT | + 422% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 133% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,662 KZT) | 2,694 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (6,980 KZT) | 4,117 KZT | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (41,794 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 736% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,574 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (1,316 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (1,938 KZT) | 921 KZT | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (1,312 KZT) | 501 KZT | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (707 KZT) | 558 KZT | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,759 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 9% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (17,062 KZT) | 8,657 KZT | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (9,393 KZT) | 3,468 KZT | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (65,750 KZT) | 15,868 KZT | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (29,830 KZT) | 16,024 KZT | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,376 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (1,849 KZT) | 1,120 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (2,249 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 165% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (159,651 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (138 KZT) | 460 KZT | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (20,024 KZT) | 16,852 KZT | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,975 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 604% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
378.010
KZT
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 90,363 prices entered by 12,822 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 114% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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