Cost of living in United States compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 161% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (6,297 KZT) | 2,443 KZT | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (3,431 KZT) | 1,754 KZT | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (1,779 KZT) | 815 KZT | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (372 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (1,234 KZT) | 463 KZT | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (1,719 KZT) | 672 KZT | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (2,675 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (1,384 KZT) | 580 KZT | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (706 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (1,350 KZT) | 288 KZT | + 369% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (5,921 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (832 KZT) | 437 KZT | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.02 (853 KZT) | 132 KZT | + 547% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in United States is 270% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,204 (928,978 KZT) | 224,420 KZT | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,533 (646,325 KZT) | 145,801 KZT | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (74,886 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,524 (642,287 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,106 (466,137 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (45,958 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (20,698 KZT) | 4,454 KZT | + 365% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (114,401 KZT) | 109,606 KZT | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (53,742 KZT) | 37,576 KZT | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (4,430 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (9,008 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (19,985 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (18,230 KZT) | 14,545 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (36,377 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (45,698 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 172% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,483 (9,898,855 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (271 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (31,560 KZT) | 6,021 KZT | + 424% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 183% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,057 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (6,283 KZT) | 2,206 KZT | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (47,186 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 802% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,799 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (1,416 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.94 (2,082 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (1,522 KZT) | 441 KZT | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (764 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (8,980 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 131% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (18,923 KZT) | 7,189 KZT | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (10,609 KZT) | 2,794 KZT | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (88,805 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 555% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (32,824 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (5,120 KZT) | 2,072 KZT | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (2,093 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (2,420 KZT) | 799 KZT | + 203% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (173,556 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.49 (206 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 1351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (20,598 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,486 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 607% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 180% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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