Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 267 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 147 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 68 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 933 KZT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 26 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 86 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 48 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 32 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 258 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT (Mex$ 16,291) | Mex$ 19,938 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT (Mex$ 9,043) | Mex$ 10,383 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (Mex$ 1,756) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT (Mex$ 12,671) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT (Mex$ 8,039) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (Mex$ 2,001) | Mex$ 721 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 399 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (Mex$ 8,312) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (Mex$ 1,747) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 115 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 126 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 967 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (Mex$ 1,278) | Mex$ 718 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT (Mex$ 1,581) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (Mex$ 2,346) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 47% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT (Mex$ 290,608) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 23 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 559 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 91 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 205 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 592 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 74 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 60 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 69 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 245 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 358 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 155 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 723 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 766 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 163 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 79 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (Mex$ 16,904) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (Mex$ 2.28) | Mex$ 2.26 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT (Mex$ 412) | Mex$ 888 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 78 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,240 prices entered by 1,004 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico
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