Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,383 KZT (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 175 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,695 KZT (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 110 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 773 KZT (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 322 KZT (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 444 KZT (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 33 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 749 KZT (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,275 KZT (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186 KZT (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 305 KZT (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,705 KZT (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 225 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 430 KZT (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 122 KZT (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 234,322 KZT (Mex$ 12,612) | Mex$ 18,683 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 145,502 KZT (Mex$ 7,831) | Mex$ 8,677 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 19,055 KZT (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 1,258 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 171,653 KZT (Mex$ 9,239) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,964 KZT (Mex$ 6,026) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,270 KZT (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 851 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,980 KZT (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 378 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,255 KZT (Mex$ 5,934) | Mex$ 7,447 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,115 KZT (Mex$ 1,890) | Mex$ 1,955 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,605 KZT (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 101 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 84 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,613 KZT (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 841 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,219 KZT (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 615 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 32,134 KZT (Mex$ 1,729) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (Mex$ 1,704) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,481,360 KZT (Mex$ 348,838) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 167 KZT (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,479 KZT (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 498 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 81 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 198 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 539 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 69 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 48 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 56 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 188 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 345 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 139 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (Mex$ 2,007) | Mex$ 966 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (Mex$ 740) | Mex$ 663 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 114 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 61 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 40 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (Mex$ 12,126) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (Mex$ 1.89) | Mex$ 1.89 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (Mex$ 1,251) | Mex$ 919 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 57 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,453 prices entered by 1,453 different people.
Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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