Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 244 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 138 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 64 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 37 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 77 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 47 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 27 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 25 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 264 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 33 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (Mex$ 5.96) | Mex$ 21 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (Mex$ 14,074) | Mex$ 18,976 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (Mex$ 11,315) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (Mex$ 1,458) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT (Mex$ 8,340) | Mex$ 11,738 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (Mex$ 6,340) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (Mex$ 2,651) | Mex$ 849 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 402 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (Mex$ 7,145) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (Mex$ 2,589) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 115 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 110 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 906 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 664 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (Mex$ 1,490) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (Mex$ 434,771) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 506 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 85 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 198 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 587 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 79 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 56 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 58 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 32 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 229 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 321 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 157 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 742 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 741 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 149 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 82 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 42 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (Mex$ 15,014) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (Mex$ 0.54) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 909 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 67 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,930 prices entered by 1,109 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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