Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 154% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,468 KZT) | 2,240 KZT | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (2,975 KZT) | 1,582 KZT | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (1,625 KZT) | 761 KZT | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (332 KZT) | 319 KZT | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (1,151 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (1,529 KZT) | 743 KZT | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,351 KZT) | 1,428 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (1,286 KZT) | 445 KZT | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (651 KZT) | 152 KZT | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (1,206 KZT) | 301 KZT | + 301% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (5,503 KZT) | 2,732 KZT | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (730 KZT) | 393 KZT | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (797 KZT) | 146 KZT | + 445% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in United States is 230% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (836,924 KZT) | 250,558 KZT | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,580 (601,742 KZT) | 144,122 KZT | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (68,229 KZT) | 22,937 KZT | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (597,234 KZT) | 177,209 KZT | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,111 (423,154 KZT) | 101,996 KZT | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (44,857 KZT) | 10,000 KZT | + 349% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (18,125 KZT) | 4,621 KZT | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (114,116 KZT) | 114,898 KZT | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (45,397 KZT) | 33,540 KZT | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,119 KZT) | 3,938 KZT | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (8,339 KZT) | 3,087 KZT | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (18,216 KZT) | 21,850 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (16,435 KZT) | 13,410 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (32,684 KZT) | 37,362 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (42,093 KZT) | 33,502 KZT | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 180% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,770 (8,670,565 KZT) | 5,902,750 KZT | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (291 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (30,292 KZT) | 5,583 KZT | + 443% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 87% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,669 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (7,077 KZT) | 4,067 KZT | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (41,469 KZT) | 5,472 KZT | + 658% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (2,446 KZT) | 1,275 KZT | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (1,318 KZT) | 1,418 KZT | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (1,861 KZT) | 1,022 KZT | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (1,314 KZT) | 576 KZT | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (681 KZT) | 718 KZT | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (8,119 KZT) | 4,221 KZT | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 47% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (17,134 KZT) | 8,344 KZT | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (9,356 KZT) | 3,000 KZT | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (79,123 KZT) | 35,000 KZT | + 126% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (28,422 KZT) | 15,531 KZT | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,487 KZT) | 2,280 KZT | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (1,840 KZT) | 901 KZT | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (2,187 KZT) | 803 KZT | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (154,338 KZT) | 229,990 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (69 KZT) | 20 KZT | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (20,234 KZT) | 34,874 KZT | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,050 KZT) | 431 KZT | + 608% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 135% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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