- Cost of Living
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,096 KZT (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 120 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,604 KZT (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 95 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 601 KZT (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 67 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 314 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 402 KZT (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,327 KZT (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 62 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 459 KZT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 38 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 146 KZT (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 KZT (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,570 KZT (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 223 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 364 KZT (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 117 KZT (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,036 KZT (Mex$ 12,008) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,903 KZT (Mex$ 8,235) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,479 KZT (Mex$ 1,172) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 171,897 KZT (Mex$ 9,381) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 102,799 KZT (Mex$ 5,610) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,749 KZT (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 3,937 KZT (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 381 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 107,687 KZT (Mex$ 5,877) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 34,087 KZT (Mex$ 1,860) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,923 KZT (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 105 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,937 KZT (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 87 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,466 KZT (Mex$ 1,117) | Mex$ 811 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 15,159 KZT (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 667 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,865 KZT (Mex$ 1,848) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,879 KZT (Mex$ 1,740) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,037,800 KZT (Mex$ 329,501) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,321 KZT (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 457 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 1% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 KZT (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 75 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,906 KZT (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 189 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 KZT (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 548 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,315 KZT (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 KZT (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 48 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 949 KZT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 54 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 KZT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 27 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 515 KZT (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,165 KZT (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 124 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,839 KZT (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 378 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,404 KZT (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 136 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,868 KZT (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,369 KZT (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 742 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,877 KZT (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 103 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,100 KZT (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 54 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 849 KZT (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 44 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 202,193 KZT (Mex$ 11,034) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (Mex$ 1.36) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 19,018 KZT (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 724 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 423 KZT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 52 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05457
MXN
/
KZT
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,832 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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