- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 192% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,245 KZT) | 1,981 KZT | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,839 KZT) | 1,604 KZT | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (1,709 KZT) | 601 KZT | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (334 KZT) | 312 KZT | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (1,187 KZT) | 402 KZT | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (1,512 KZT) | 370 KZT | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,360 KZT) | 1,327 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (1,249 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (597 KZT) | 146 KZT | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (1,263 KZT) | 249 KZT | + 408% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,523 KZT) | 2,570 KZT | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (719 KZT) | 364 KZT | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (797 KZT) | 117 KZT | + 583% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in United States is 242% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (761,311 KZT) | 220,036 KZT | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,572 (588,197 KZT) | 150,903 KZT | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (66,466 KZT) | 21,479 KZT | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,576 (589,764 KZT) | 166,505 KZT | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,127 (421,506 KZT) | 101,522 KZT | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (45,942 KZT) | 13,749 KZT | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (17,914 KZT) | 3,937 KZT | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (125,203 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (44,181 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,081 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (8,409 KZT) | 2,937 KZT | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (17,694 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (16,781 KZT) | 15,159 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (31,942 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (42,936 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 174% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,272 (8,332,696 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (287 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (31,870 KZT) | 6,308 KZT | + 405% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 159% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,650 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (7,028 KZT) | 3,906 KZT | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (41,508 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 730% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,562 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (1,313 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (1,900 KZT) | 949 KZT | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (1,289 KZT) | 460 KZT | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (696 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,677 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 84% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (16,644 KZT) | 9,839 KZT | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (9,304 KZT) | 3,404 KZT | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (64,668 KZT) | 10,371 KZT | + 524% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (29,503 KZT) | 17,369 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,312 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (1,825 KZT) | 1,100 KZT | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (2,200 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (159,848 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (126 KZT) | 25 KZT | + 405% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (20,035 KZT) | 19,018 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,988 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 607% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
374.140
KZT
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,385 prices entered by 13,716 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 159% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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