Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,595 KZT (2,489 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,978 KZT (1,897 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 762 KZT (731 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 343 KZT (329 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 554 KZT (531 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 747 KZT (716 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,316 KZT (1,263 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 516 KZT (495 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202 KZT (194 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 273 KZT (262 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,887 KZT (1,810 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 523 KZT (501 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 128 KZT (123 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 302,208 KZT (289,908 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 242,969 KZT (233,080 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,312 KZT (30,038 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,091 KZT (171,802 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,130 KZT (130,589 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,926 KZT (54,609 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 614% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,959 KZT (3,798 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 153,431 KZT (147,186 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,589 KZT (53,327 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,922 KZT (3,762 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,824 KZT (4,627 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,693 KZT (15,054 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,027 KZT (15,374 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,361 KZT (22,410 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,005 KZT (30,702 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,335,900 KZT (8,955,923 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 KZT (175 ₦) | 182 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,662 KZT (7,350 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 KZT (626 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,596 KZT (1,531 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,969 KZT (4,767 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,200 KZT (2,110 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 650 KZT (624 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 813 KZT (780 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 421 KZT (404 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 260 KZT (250 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,532 KZT (2,429 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,645 KZT (8,293 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,749 KZT (2,637 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,000 KZT (13,430 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,350 KZT (15,685 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,999 KZT (1,918 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,104 KZT (1,059 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 961 KZT (922 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 322,404 KZT (309,282 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 12 KZT (11 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,543 KZT (12,992 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 588 KZT (564 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 580 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria
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