Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,404 KZT (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 316 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,468 KZT (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 179 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,107 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 71 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 801 KZT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 894 KZT (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 49 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,172 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 34 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,263 KZT (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 90 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 585 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 47 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 30 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 259 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 792 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 KZT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 26 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 622,027 KZT (Mex$ 23,708) | Mex$ 23,738 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,626 KZT (Mex$ 18,128) | Mex$ 12,736 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 1,276 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (Mex$ 9,938) | Mex$ 15,346 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (Mex$ 10,135) | Mex$ 7,775 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 754 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 424 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (Mex$ 5,728) | Mex$ 5,969 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181,705 KZT (Mex$ 6,926) | Mex$ 2,283 | + 203% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 156 | + 305% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 139 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,255 KZT (Mex$ 2,525) | Mex$ 978 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,693 KZT (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 782 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 KZT (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (Mex$ 2,526) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (Mex$ 566,053) | Mex$ 388,186 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,883 KZT (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 644 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,600 KZT (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 111 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 293 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 671 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 97 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 67 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 82 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 41 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 42 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 304 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,471 KZT (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 384 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,482 KZT (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 178 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 1,063 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (Mex$ 1,111) | Mex$ 872 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 179 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 99 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,140 KZT (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 59 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (Mex$ 14,590) | Mex$ 10,939 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (Mex$ 0.95) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,233 KZT (Mex$ 1,152) | Mex$ 899 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 943 KZT (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 82 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,665 prices entered by 651 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.03811
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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