- Cost of Living
- United States
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 175% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (4,966 KZT) | 2,076 KZT | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,685 KZT) | 1,600 KZT | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (1,624 KZT) | 580 KZT | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (318 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (1,142 KZT) | 391 KZT | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (1,419 KZT) | 358 KZT | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,221 KZT) | 1,236 KZT | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (1,195 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (573 KZT) | 152 KZT | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (1,122 KZT) | 244 KZT | + 361% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,208 KZT) | 2,716 KZT | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (686 KZT) | 367 KZT | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (759 KZT) | 113 KZT | + 571% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in United States is 231% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (719,885 KZT) | 211,574 KZT | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,559 (552,792 KZT) | 152,112 KZT | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (62,852 KZT) | 21,922 KZT | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,569 (556,203 KZT) | 155,322 KZT | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (396,932 KZT) | 100,980 KZT | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (43,536 KZT) | 13,876 KZT | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (16,994 KZT) | 3,867 KZT | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (119,083 KZT) | 107,687 KZT | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (42,792 KZT) | 34,087 KZT | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,868 KZT) | 2,923 KZT | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (8,066 KZT) | 3,129 KZT | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (16,832 KZT) | 20,466 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (15,905 KZT) | 15,085 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (30,200 KZT) | 33,865 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (40,480 KZT) | 31,879 KZT | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 162% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,135 (7,848,672 KZT) | 6,037,800 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (267 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (30,157 KZT) | 6,091 KZT | + 395% | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 142% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,529 KZT) | 2,324 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (6,800 KZT) | 4,265 KZT | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (40,007 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 700% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,419 KZT) | 1,467 KZT | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (1,237 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (1,805 KZT) | 975 KZT | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (1,214 KZT) | 460 KZT | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (656 KZT) | 515 KZT | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (7,324 KZT) | 4,335 KZT | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 76% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (15,660 KZT) | 10,835 KZT | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (8,789 KZT) | 3,283 KZT | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (59,639 KZT) | 9,333 KZT | + 539% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (27,890 KZT) | 17,071 KZT | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (4,064 KZT) | 1,901 KZT | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (1,719 KZT) | 1,032 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (2,062 KZT) | 868 KZT | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (152,171 KZT) | 209,267 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (112 KZT) | 11 KZT | + 917% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (18,847 KZT) | 19,984 KZT | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (2,802 KZT) | 418 KZT | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,003 prices entered by 14,187 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 147% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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