Cost of living in Kazakhstan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kazakhstan is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,404 KZT (13,509 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,468 KZT (10,637 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,107 KZT (3,396 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 801 KZT (2,457 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 894 KZT (2,741 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,172 KZT (3,595 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,263 KZT (6,942 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 585 KZT (1,795 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 340 KZT (1,044 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 570 KZT (1,747 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,131 KZT (31,074 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 792 KZT (2,428 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 372 KZT (1,141 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Kazakhstan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 622,027 KZT (1,907,906 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,626 KZT (1,458,859 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,397 KZT (71,764 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 260,743 KZT (799,761 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 265,917 KZT (815,631 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,572 KZT (56,963 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,867 KZT (14,928 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,280 KZT (460,945 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 181,705 KZT (557,333 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,603 KZT (50,925 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 2222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 KZT (15,336 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 414% | |
| Clothes | + 426% | |||
| Clothes in Kazakhstan is 426% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 66,255 KZT (203,218 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 1094% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 16,693 KZT (51,203 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 KZT (122,690 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,270 KZT (203,267 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kazakhstan is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,851,400 KZT (45,552,802 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 811% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 KZT (653 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,883 KZT (21,111 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Kazakhstan is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,600 KZT (11,042 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,577 KZT (14,039 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 694% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,742 KZT (26,814 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,252 KZT (3,842 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,279 KZT (10,059 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,799 KZT (5,518 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 738 KZT (2,262 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,100 KZT (3,374 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 KZT (15,336 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Kazakhstan is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kazakhstan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,471 KZT (38,250 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,482 KZT (13,748 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,414 KZT (50,345 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,140 KZT (89,378 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,832 KZT (8,685 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 KZT (4,600 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,140 KZT (6,565 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 382,786 KZT (1,174,096 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 KZT (77 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,233 KZT (92,732 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 943 KZT (2,892 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 403 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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