Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Kazakhstan is 4% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Kazakhstan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,535 KZT (Shilling1,057) | Shilling623 | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,948 KZT (Shilling882) | Shilling1,097 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,231 KZT (Shilling368) | Shilling512 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 640 KZT (Shilling191) | Shilling125 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 940 KZT (Shilling281) | Shilling300 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,132 KZT (Shilling338) | Shilling81 | + 318% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,279 KZT (Shilling682) | Shilling691 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 579 KZT (Shilling173) | Shilling224 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 230 KZT (Shilling69) | Shilling106 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 387 KZT (Shilling116) | Shilling236 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,808 KZT (Shilling1,139) | Shilling1,531 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (Shilling223) | Shilling180 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 KZT (Shilling84) | Shilling69 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Kazakhstan is 7% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Kazakhstan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,512 KZT (Shilling143,392) | Shilling136,525 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 244,828 KZT (Shilling73,213) | Shilling60,816 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,924 KZT (Shilling7,453) | Shilling7,965 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 275,524 KZT (Shilling82,392) | Shilling52,746 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 207,812 KZT (Shilling62,144) | Shilling25,285 | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,689 KZT (Shilling4,691) | Shilling2,500 | + 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,275 KZT (Shilling1,278) | Shilling5,475 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (Shilling44,939) | Shilling20,000 | + 125% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 127,397 KZT (Shilling38,097) | Shilling15,000 | + 154% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,618 KZT (Shilling2,876) | Shilling1,000 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,151 KZT (Shilling1,241) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Kazakhstan is 113% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Kazakhstan | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,615 KZT (Shilling6,165) | Shilling2,224 | + 177% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,815 KZT (Shilling5,327) | Shilling3,063 | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,965 KZT (Shilling13,745) | Shilling6,171 | + 123% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (Shilling19,817) | Shilling6,290 | + 215% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Kazakhstan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (Shilling4,441,133) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 257 KZT (Shilling77) | Shilling200 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 5,657 KZT (Shilling1,692) | Shilling4,328 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Kazakhstan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,533 KZT (Shilling1,056) | Shilling1,000 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (Shilling1,369) | Shilling1,800 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (Shilling2,614) | Shilling2,960 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (Shilling375) | Shilling200 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (Shilling981) | Shilling313 | + 214% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,854 KZT (Shilling555) | Shilling1,100 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 726 KZT (Shilling217) | Shilling237 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 897 KZT (Shilling268) | Shilling150 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,652 KZT (Shilling1,391) | Shilling1,247 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 34% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Kazakhstan | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,971 KZT (Shilling3,580) | Shilling2,138 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,581 KZT (Shilling1,370) | Shilling1,561 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (Shilling4,908) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,135 KZT (Shilling6,918) | Shilling4,289 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,785 KZT (Shilling833) | Shilling795 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,650 KZT (Shilling493) | Shilling305 | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,215 KZT (Shilling363) | Shilling262 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (Shilling114,468) | Shilling80,000 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (Shilling7) | Shilling3.76 | + 99% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,939 KZT (Shilling5,663) | Shilling5,916 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 849 KZT (Shilling254) | Shilling337 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 637 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 4% more expensive than in Kenya
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