Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,337 KZT (2,207 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,637 KZT (1,546 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 735 KZT (694 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 324 KZT (306 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 445 KZT (420 ₦) | 580 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 748 KZT (706 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,214 KZT (1,146 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 574 KZT (542 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183 KZT (173 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 301 KZT (284 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,190 KZT (3,012 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 433 KZT (409 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 120 KZT (114 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 235,352 KZT (222,272 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,248 KZT (136,231 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,921 KZT (16,925 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 180,872 KZT (170,820 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,453 KZT (104,314 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,902 KZT (14,074 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,964 KZT (3,744 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 113,492 KZT (107,184 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,591 KZT (30,779 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,096 KZT (3,868 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,336 KZT (3,151 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,639 KZT (17,603 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 13,287 KZT (12,549 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 31,328 KZT (29,587 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 31,658 KZT (29,898 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,242,500 KZT (4,951,139 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 KZT (160 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,604 KZT (5,292 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,577 KZT (2,434 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,927 KZT (2,765 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,916 KZT (4,643 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,333 KZT (1,259 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 967 KZT (914 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,031 KZT (974 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 KZT (449 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 687 KZT (649 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,794 KZT (2,639 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,510 KZT (6,149 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,938 KZT (2,775 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 37,296 KZT (35,223 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,754 KZT (12,990 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,946 KZT (1,838 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 827 KZT (781 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 714 KZT (674 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 225,298 KZT (212,777 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 KZT (33 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,244 KZT (21,952 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 470 KZT (444 ₦) | 454 ₦ | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,962 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria
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