Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
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| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 188% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (6,968 KZT) | 2,697 KZT | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,741 KZT) | 1,578 KZT | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (1,995 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (392 KZT) | 345 KZT | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.91 (1,266 KZT) | 545 KZT | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (1,848 KZT) | 729 KZT | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,663 KZT) | 1,282 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (1,681 KZT) | 615 KZT | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (872 KZT) | 208 KZT | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.94 (1,276 KZT) | 261 KZT | + 388% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (6,370 KZT) | 3,991 KZT | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (895 KZT) | 479 KZT | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (1,047 KZT) | 132 KZT | + 692% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in United States is 213% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,376 (1,032,826 KZT) | 213,912 KZT | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,826 (793,928 KZT) | 189,179 KZT | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (82,050 KZT) | 19,009 KZT | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,664 (723,421 KZT) | 164,172 KZT | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,270 (552,026 KZT) | 127,279 KZT | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (55,015 KZT) | 75,453 KZT | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (24,487 KZT) | 4,948 KZT | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (122,891 KZT) | 158,518 KZT | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (56,436 KZT) | 44,602 KZT | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,862 KZT) | 5,700 KZT | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (10,334 KZT) | 8,017 KZT | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (20,924 KZT) | 26,981 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (18,352 KZT) | 22,604 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (37,888 KZT) | 38,218 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (47,603 KZT) | 39,785 KZT | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 180% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,800 (10,346,959 KZT) | 6,561,290 KZT | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (365 KZT) | 180 KZT | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (32,438 KZT) | 6,384 KZT | + 408% | |
| Personal Care | + 250% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 250% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,149 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (7,732 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (47,089 KZT) | 5,034 KZT | + 835% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,922 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (1,690 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.21 (2,266 KZT) | 550 KZT | + 312% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (1,705 KZT) | 324 KZT | + 427% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (832 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (10,112 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 74% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| United States | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (21,079 KZT) | 9,123 KZT | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (11,257 KZT) | 2,869 KZT | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (72,234 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 433% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (33,346 KZT) | 16,378 KZT | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (5,466 KZT) | 2,719 KZT | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (2,095 KZT) | 1,152 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (2,540 KZT) | 611 KZT | + 315% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (194,920 KZT) | 384,308 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (78 KZT) | 31 KZT | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (20,977 KZT) | 14,156 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,757 KZT) | 571 KZT | + 558% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 157% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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