Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,644 KZT (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 225 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,759 KZT (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 122 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 789 KZT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 54 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 337 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 468 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 668 KZT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,369 KZT (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 70 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 577 KZT (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 41 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 184 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 284 KZT (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,643 KZT (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 226 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 439 KZT (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 129 KZT (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 21 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 220,223 KZT (Mex$ 10,362) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 143,216 KZT (Mex$ 6,739) | Mex$ 8,617 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,353 KZT (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 970 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 161,969 KZT (Mex$ 7,621) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 102,558 KZT (Mex$ 4,826) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,496 KZT (Mex$ 682) | Mex$ 693 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,346 KZT (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 387 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,533 KZT (Mex$ 5,201) | Mex$ 6,700 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,871 KZT (Mex$ 1,782) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,170 KZT (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 98 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,318 KZT (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 94 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 20,771 KZT (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 862 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,408 KZT (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 672 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 34,499 KZT (Mex$ 1,623) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 33,821 KZT (Mex$ 1,591) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,538,740 KZT (Mex$ 307,664) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,932 KZT (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 550 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,395 KZT (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 75 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,766 KZT (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 188 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,232 KZT (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 546 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,230 KZT (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 79 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 940 KZT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 942 KZT (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 57 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 360 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 31 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 625 KZT (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,470 KZT (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 188 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,173 KZT (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 294 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,632 KZT (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 150 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,556 KZT (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 805 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,820 KZT (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 669 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,020 KZT (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 122 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 897 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 71 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 774 KZT (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 224,872 KZT (Mex$ 10,581) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 63 KZT (Mex$ 2.97) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,674 KZT (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 966 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 498 KZT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 62 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,211 prices entered by 1,309 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 27% cheaper than in Mexico
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