Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,538 KZT (2,641 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,065 KZT (3,190 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,002 KZT (1,043 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 548 KZT (570 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 933 KZT (971 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,226 KZT (1,276 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,382 KZT (2,479 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 582 KZT (606 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 246 KZT (256 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 436 KZT (454 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,548 KZT (3,692 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746 KZT (776 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 262 KZT (273 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 414,663 KZT (431,568 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,177 KZT (239,561 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 44,686 KZT (46,508 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 322,506 KZT (335,654 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 204,606 KZT (212,947 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,941 KZT (53,018 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,904 KZT (5,104 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 211,570 KZT (220,195 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 44,475 KZT (46,288 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,655 KZT (7,967 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,037 KZT (2,120 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,410 KZT (32,690 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 32,523 KZT (33,849 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,246 KZT (41,886 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59,702 KZT (62,136 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 52% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,396,840 KZT (7,698,390 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 210 KZT (219 ₦) | 310 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,529 KZT (5,754 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,984 KZT (2,065 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,029 KZT (5,234 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,640 KZT (5,870 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,677 KZT (2,786 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,716 KZT (1,786 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,885 KZT (1,962 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,056 KZT (1,099 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 787 KZT (819 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,710 KZT (3,861 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,105 KZT (8,435 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,694 KZT (2,804 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29,530 KZT (30,734 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,870 KZT (23,803 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,345 KZT (4,522 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,453 KZT (1,513 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 993 KZT (1,034 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 430,248 KZT (447,788 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 58 KZT (60 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,479 KZT (10,906 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 704 KZT (732 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 825 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria
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